Hyundai ix35 (2016 year). Instruction - part 22
Driving your vehicle
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual transaxle operation
CAUTION
The manual transaxle has
6 forward
gears.
•
When downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear, caution
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
should be taken not to inadver-
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
tently press the gear shift lever
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
sideways in such a manner that
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
second gear is engaged. Such a
plished.
drastic downshift may cause the
Press the clutch pedal down fully whilst
engine speed to increase to the
shifting, then release it slowly.
point that the tachometer will
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
enter the red-zone. Such over-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
revving of the engine may possi-
The shift lever can be moved without
when starting the engine without
bly cause engine damage.
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
pulling the ring (1).
•
Do not downshift more than 2
The gearshift lever must be returned to
The ring (1) must be pulled up whilst
gears or downshift the gear when
the neutral position before shifting into R
moving the shift lever.
the engine is running at high
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
speed
(5,000 RPM or higher).
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below the shift knob must be pulled
Such a downshifting may damage
upward whilst moving the shift lever to
the engine, clutch and the
the R position. (Type A)
transaxle.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
•
During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transaxle lubricant has
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
•
If you've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Reverse),
put the shift lever in N (Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R (Reverse) gear position.
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Using the clutch
CAUTION
WARNING
The clutch should be pressed all the way
•
To avoid premature clutch wear
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
to the floor before shifting, then released
and damage, do not drive with
always set the parking brake fully
slowly. The clutch pedal should always be
your foot resting on the clutch
and shut the engine off. Then
fully released whilst driving. Do not rest
pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch
make sure the transaxle is shifted
your foot on the clutch pedal whilst driv-
to hold the vehicle stopped on an
into 1st gear when the vehicle is
ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.
uphill grade, whilst waiting for a
parked on a level or uphill grade,
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold
traffic light, etc.
and shifted into R (Reverse) on a
the vehicle on an incline. This causes
•
Do not use the shift lever as a
downhill grade. Unexpected and
unnecessary wear. Use the foot brake or
handrest during driving, as this
sudden vehicle movement can
parking brake to hold the vehicle on an
can result in premature wear of
occur if these precautions are not
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal
the transaxle shift forks.
followed in the order identified.
rapidly and repeatedly.
•
When operating the clutch pedal,
•
If your vehicle has a manual
press the clutch pedal down fully.
transaxle not equipped with a
CAUTION
If you don¡¯t press the clutch
ignition lock switch, it may move
When operating the clutch pedal,
pedal fully, the clutch may be
and cause a serious accident
press the clutch pedal down fully. If
damaged or noise may occur.
when starting the engine without
you don’t press the clutch pedal
•
To prevent possible damage to
depressing the clutch pedal
fully, the clutch may be damaged or
the clutch system, do not start
whilst the parking brake is
noise may occur.
with the
2nd
(second) gear
released and the shift lever not in
engaged except when you start
the N(Neutral) position.
on a alippery road.
•
Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-
ing an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
Downshifting
Good driving practices
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
WARNING
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
fic or whilst driving up steep hills, down-
coast down a hill. This is extremely
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
shift before the engine starts to labour.
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
Downshifting reduces the chance of
gear.
cantly more likely to be seriously
stalling and gives better acceleration
injured or killed than a properly
•
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
when you again need to increase your
belted occupant.
them to overheat and malfunction.
speed. When the vehicle is travelling
Instead, when you are driving down a
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
down steep hills, downshifting helps
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
ing or turning.
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
gear. When you do this, engine braking
•
Do not make quick steering
life.
will help slow down the vehicle.
wheel movements, such as sharp
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
the engine, which can cause damage.
increased if you lose control of
•
Slow down when you encounter cross
your vehicle at highway speeds.
winds. This gives you much better con-
•
Loss of control often occurs if
trol of your vehicle.
two or more wheels drop off the
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
roadway and the driver over-
stopped before you attempt to shift into
steers to re-enter the roadway.
reverse. The transaxle can be dam-
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
aged if you do not. To shift into reverse,
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
depress the clutch, move the shift lever
Instead, slow down before pulling
to neutral, wait three seconds, then
back into the travel lanes.
shift to the reverse position.
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
its.
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
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Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Depress the brake pedal when shifting, if your vehicle is equipped shift lock system.
The shift lever can be moved freely.
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Driving your vehicle
Automatic transaxle operation
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
CAUTION
The highly efficient automatic transaxle
forward or reverse gear.
•
To avoid damage to your
has 6 forward speeds and one reverse
transaxle, do not accelerate the
speed. The individual speeds are select-
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ed automatically, depending on the posi-
WARNING - Automatic
ward gear position with the
tion of the shift lever.
transaxle
brakes on.
•
Always check the surrounding
•
When stopped on an upgrade, do
✽ NOTICE
areas near your vehicle for peo-
not hold the vehicle stationary
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
ple, especially children, before
with engine power. Use the serv-
the battery has been disconnected, may
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
ice brake or the parking brake.
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
R (Reverse).
•
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
condition, and the shifting sequence will
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
(Park) into D
(Drive), or R
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
always make sure the shift lever
(Reverse) when the engine is
by the TCM
(Transaxle Control
is in the P (Park) position; then
above idle speed.
Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control
set the parking brake fully and
Module).
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
Transaxle ranges
can occur if these precautions
The indicator lights in the instrument
are not followed in the order iden-
cluster displays the shift lever position
tified.
when the ignition switch is in the ON
•
Do not use the engine brake
position.
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
P (Park)
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-
Always come to a complete stop before
ing an accident.
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
D (Drive)
WARNING
Use this position to drive the vehicle
This is the normal forward driving posi-
•
Shifting into P (Park) whilst the
backward.
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
vehicle is in motion will cause the
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
drive wheels to lock which will
best fuel economy and power.
CAUTION
cause you to lose control of the
Always come to a complete stop
vehicle.
For extra power when passing another
before shifting into or out of R
•
Do not use the P (Park) position
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
(Reverse); you may damage the
in place of the parking brake.
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle if you shift into R
Always make sure the shift lever
transaxle will automatically downshift to
(Reverse) whilst the vehicle is in
is latched in the P (Park) position
the next lower gear.
motion, except as explained in
and set the parking brake fully.
“Rocking the vehicle”, in this manu-
•
Never leave a child unattended in
✽ NOTICE
al.
a vehicle.
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
N (Neutral)
CAUTION
The wheels and transaxle are not
The transaxle may be damaged if
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
you shift into P (Park) whilst the
on the slightest incline unless the parking
vehicle is in motion.
brake or service brakes are applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and
lead to an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
Shift lock system (if equipped)
•
In sports mode, the driver must exe-
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
cute upshifts in accordance with road
has a shift lock system which prevents
conditions, taking care to keep the
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
engine speed below the red zone.
(Neutral) into R
(Reverse) unless the
•
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
brake pedal is depressed.
gears can be selected. To reverse or
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Sports
as required.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
mode
•
In sports mode, downshifts are made
switch to the ON position.
automatically when the vehicle slows
3. Move the shift lever.
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down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
If
the brake pedal is repeatedly
Sports mode
is automatically selected.
depressed and released with the shift
•
In sports mode, when the engine rpm
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
approaches the red zone shift points
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
are varied to upshift automatically.
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
This is a normal condition.
•
To maintain the required levels of
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
vehicle performance and safety, the
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
system may not execute certain
lever back into the main gate.
WARNING
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
Always fully depress the brake
ated.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
pedal before and whilst shifting out
•
When driving on a slippery road,
backwards and forwards will allow you to
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
push the shift lever forward into the
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
er position to avoid inadvertent
+(up) position. This causes the
manual transaxle, the sports mode
motion of the vehicle which could
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
injure persons in or around the
which is better for smooth driving on
pedal depressed.
vehicle.
a slippery road. Push the shift lever to
Up (+)
: Push the lever forward once to
the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st
shift up one gear.
gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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Driving your vehicle
■ Type A
Type A
Ignition key interlock system
1. Press the shift-lock release button.
(if equipped)
2. Move the shift lever.
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
3. We recommend that the system be
position. Even the ignition switch is in
inspected by a HYUNDAI authorised
LOCK position, the key cannot be
repairer.
removed.
Type B
1. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering
the shift-lock override access hole.
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2. Insert a screwdriver into the access
■ Type B
hole and press down on the screwdriv-
er.
3. Move the shift lever.
4. We recommend that the system be
inspected by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
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Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
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Driving your vehicle
Good driving practices
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
WARNING
•
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
depressing and releasing the accelera-
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
tion with the accelerator pedal
tor pedal.
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
depressed.
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
•
Never move the shift lever into "P"
by moving it forward and backward.
WARNING
when the vehicle is in motion.
Do not attempt this procedure if
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
people or objects are anywhere
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
stopped before you attempt to shift into
near the vehicle. During the rocking
cantly more likely to be seriously
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
operation the vehicle may suddenly
injured or killed than a properly
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
move forward of backward as it
belted occupant.
coast down a hill. This may be
becomes unstuck, causing injury
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
or damage to nearby people or
vehicle in gear when moving.
ing or turning.
objects.
•
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
•
Do not make quick steering
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
wheel movements, such as sharp
tion. Instead, when you are driving
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
ing start
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
increased if you lose control of
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
braking will help slow down the vehicle.
your vehicle at highway speeds.
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
•
Loss of control often occurs if
the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
two or more wheels drop off the
appropriate gear depending on load
not be engaged.
roadway and the driver over-
weight and steepness of the grade, and
•
Always use the parking brake. Do not
steers to reenter the roadway.
release the parking brake. Depress the
depend on placing the transaxle in P
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
accelerator gradually whilst releasing the
(Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
service brakes.
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
Instead, slow down before pulling
When accelerating from a stop on a
on a slippery surface. Be especially
back into the travel lanes.
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
its.
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
backwards.
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Driving your vehicle
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
Engine power can be delivered to all front
Tight corner brake effect
and rear wheels for maximum traction.
WARNING - Off road driving
4WD is useful when extra traction is
This vehicle is designed primarily
CAUTION - 4WD
required on road, such as, when driving
for on road use although it can oper-
When turning sharply on a paved
on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered
ate effectively off road. However, it
road at low speed whilst in four-
roads. These vehicles are not designed
was not designed to drive in chal-
wheel drive, steering control will be
for challenging off-road use. Occasional
lenging off-road conditions. Driving
difficult.
off-road use such as established
in conditions that exceed the vehi-
unpaved roads and trails are OK. It is
cle's intended design or the driver's
always important when travelling off-
experience level may result in
Tight corner brake effect is a unique
highway that the driver carefully reduces
severe injury or death.
characteristic of four-wheel drive vehicles
the speed to a level that does not exceed
caused by the difference in tyre rotation
the safe operating speed for those condi-
at the four wheels and the zero-degree
tions. In general, off-road conditions pro-
alignment of the front wheels and sus-
vide less traction and braking effective-
WARNING
pension.
ness than normal road conditions. The
If the
4WD system warning light
Sharp turns at low speeds should be car-
driver must be especially alert to avoid
(
) illuminates, this indicates that
ried out with caution.
driving on slopes which tilt the vehicle to
there is a malfunction in the 4WD
either side.
system.
These factors must be carefully consid-
If this occurs, we recommend that
ered when driving off-road. Keeping the
the system be checked by a
vehicle in contact with the driving surface
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
and under control in these conditions is
always the driver's responsibility for the
safety of him/herself and his or her pas-
sengers.
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Driving your vehicle
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection
Transfer mode
Selection button
Indicator light
Description
•
When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim-
ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a
4WD AUTO
need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-
(4WD LOCK is
tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-
deactivated)
vention.
(Indicator light is
•
When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle
not illuminated)
moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.
•
This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to
maximize traction.
•
This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds
4WD LOCK
above 19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode
at speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates
(Indicator light is
to speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), however, the transfer
illuminated)
mode is shifted into 4WD LOCK mode again.
✽ NOTICE
• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button (the indicator light goes
off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration.
The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated. Some parts of the power train may be dam-
aged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
• When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels.
This shock is not a mechanical failure.
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Driving your vehicle
For safe four-wheel drive opera-
tion
WARNING - Four-wheel
driving
The conditions of on-road or off-
road that demand four-wheel drive
mean all functions of your vehicle
are exposed to extreme stress than
under normal road conditions. Slow
down and be ready for changes in
the composition and traction of the
HILL1
HILL2
surface under your tyres. If you
•
When you are driving up or down hills
have any doubt about the safety of
drive as straight as possible. Use
the conditions you are facing, stop
WARNING - Hills
extreme caution in going up or down
and consider the best way to pro-
Driving across the contour of steep
steep hills, since you may flip your
ceed. Do not exceed the ability of
hills can be extremely dangerous.
vehicle over depending on the grade,
yourself or your vehicle to operate
This danger can come from slight
terrain and water/mud conditions.
safely.
changes in the wheel angle which
can destabilize the vehicle or, even
• Do not drive in deep standing water or
if the vehicle is maintaining stabili-
mud conditions since such conditions
ty under power, it can lose that sta-
can damage your engine and/or
bility if the vehicle stops its forward
motion. Your vehicle may roll over
restrict your exhaust pipes. Do not
drive down steep hills since it requires
without warning and without time
extreme skill to maintain control of the
for you to correct a mistake that
vehicle.
could cause serious injury or
death.
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• You must consciously take the effort to
learn how to corner in a 4WD vehicle.
WARNING - Wind danger
Do not rely on your experience in con-
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
ventional
2WD vehicles in choosing
vehicle's higher centre of gravity
safe cornering speed in 4WD mode.
decreases your steering control
For drivers with little or no experience
capacity and requires you to drive
of driving a 4WD, you must drive more
more slowly.
slowly in 4WD.
• Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
• If you need to drive in the water, stop
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
your vehicle, set your transfer to the
off-road conditions where you are
4WD LOCK mode and drive at less
going to drive before you begin driving.
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than 5 mph (8 km/h).
WARNING - 4WD
WARNING - Steering
WARNING - Driving
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
wheel
through water
ners. The centre of gravity of 4WD
Do not grab the inside of the steer-
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
vehicles is higher than that of con-
ing wheel when you are driving off-
fast in water, the water can get into
ventional
2WD vehicles, making
road. You may hurt your arm by a
the engine compartment and wet
them more likely to roll over when
sudden steering manoeuvre or
the ignition system, causing your
you turn corners too fast.
from steering wheel rebound due to
vehicle to suddenly stop. If this
impact with objects on the ground.
happens and your vehicle is in a
You could lose control of the steer-
tilted position, your vehicle may roll
ing wheel.
over.
• Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
• Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.
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✽ NOTICE
Reducing the risk of a rollover
•
Do not drive in water if the level is
WARNING - 4WD driving
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
higher than the floor of the vehicle.
•
Avoid high cornering speed.
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
•
Check your brake condition once you
SUV’s have higher ground clearance and
•
Do not make quick steering
are out of mud or water. Press the
wheel movements, such as sharp
a narrower track to make them capable
brake pedal several times as you move
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
of performing in a wide variety of off-road
slowly until you feel normal braking
applications. Specific design characteris-
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
forces return.
tics give them a higher centre of gravity
increased if you lose control of
•
Shorten your scheduled maintenance
than ordinary vehicles. An advantage of
your vehicle at high speed.
interval if you drive in off-road condi-
the higher ground clearance is a better
•
In a collision, an unbelted person
tions such as sand, mud or water.
view of the road, which allows you to
is significantly more likely to die
Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
anticipate problems. They are not
compared to a person wearing a
after off road use, especially cleaning
designed for cornering at the same
seat belt.
the bottom of the vehicle.
speeds as conventional passenger vehi-
•
Loss of control often occurs if
•
Since the driving torque is always
cles, any more than low-slung sports
two or more wheels drop off the
applied to the 4 wheels the perform-
vehicles are designed to perform satis-
roadway and the driver over
ance of the 4WD vehicle is greatly
factorily in off-road conditions. Due to this
steers to re-enter the roadway. In
affected by the condition of the tyres.
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
the event your vehicle leaves the
Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
roadway, do not steer sharply.
tyres of the same size and type.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
Instead, slow down before pulling
•
A full time four wheel drive vehicle
more likely to die than a person wearing
back into the travel lanes.
cannot be towed by an ordinary tow
a seat belt. There are steps that a driver
truck. Make sure that the vehicle is
can make to reduce the risk of a rollover.
placed on a flat bed truck for moving.
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
CAUTION - Mud or snow
abrupt manoeuvres, do not load your
If one of the front or rear wheels
roof rack with heavy cargo, and never
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc.
modify your vehicle in any way.
the vehicle can sometimes be driv-
en out by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal further; however avoid
running the engine continuously at
high rpm because doing so could
damage the 4WD system.
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WARNING - Rollover
WARNING
WARNING - Jacked vehicle
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with tyres
Whilst the full-time 4WD vehicle is
(SUV), failure to operate this vehi-
designed to provide safe ride and
being raised on a jack, never start
cle correctly may result in loss of
handling capability. Do not use a
the engine or cause the tyres to
control, an accident or vehicle
size and type of tyre and wheel that
rotate.
rollover.
is different from the one that is
There is the danger that rotating
•
Utility vehicles have a significant-
originally installed on your vehicle.
tyres touching the ground could
ly higher rollover rate than other
It can affect the safety and perform-
cause the vehicle to go off the jack
types of vehicles.
ance of your vehicle, which could
and to jump forward.
•
Specific design characteristics
lead to steering failure or rollover
(higher ground clearance, nar-
and serious injury. When replacing
rower track, etc.) give this vehicle
the tyres, be sure to equip all four
a higher centre of gravity than
tyres with the tyre and wheel of the
ordinary vehicles.
same size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you never-
•
A SUV is not designed for corner-
theless decide to equip your vehi-
ing at the same speeds as con-
cle with any tyre/wheel combina-
ventional vehicles.
tion
not recommended by
•
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
HYUNDAI for off road driving, we
manoeuvres.
recommend that you do not use
•
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
these tyres for highway driving.
person is significantly more like-
ly to die than a person wearing a
seat belt. Make sure everyone in
the vehicle is properly buckled
up.
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Driving your vehicle
• Full-time 4WD vehicles must be tested
on a special four wheel chassis
WARNING - Dynamometer
dynamometer.
testing
Keep away from the front of the
✽ NOTICE
vehicle whilst the vehicle is in gear
Never engage the parking brake whilst
on the dynamometer. This is very
performing these tests.
dangerous as the vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
• A full-time 4WD vehicle should not be
death.
Temporary free roller
tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD
Roll tester (speedometer)
roll tester must be used, perform the
OCM051044L
following:
1. Check the tyre pressures recommend-
CAUTION
ed for your vehicle.
• When lifting up the vehicle, do not
2. Place the front wheels on the roll
operate front and rear wheel sep-
tester for a speedometer test as shown
arately. All four wheels should be
in the illustration.
operated.
3. Release the parking brake.
• If you need to operate the front
4. Place the rear wheels on the tempo-
wheel and rear wheel when lifting
rary free roller as shown in the illustra-
up the vehicle, you should
tion.
release the parking brake.
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Driving your vehicle
BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
In the event of brake failure
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If service brakes fail to operate whilst the
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
•
When descending a long or steep
that adjust automatically through normal
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
hill, shift to a lower gear and
usage.
emergency stop with the parking brake.
avoid continuous application of
The stopping distance, however, will be
In the event that the power-assisted
the brakes. Continuous brake
much greater than normal.
brakes lose power because of a stalled
application will cause the brakes
engine or some other reason, you can
to overheat and could result in a
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
temporary loss of braking per-
WARNING - Parking brake
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
formance.
Applying the parking brake whilst
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
•
Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
the vehicle is moving at normal
ever, will be longer.
cle’s ability to sefely slow down;
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
When the engine is not running, the
the vehicle may also pull to one
control of the vehicle. If you must
reserve brake power is partially depleted
side when the brakes are applied.
use the parking brake to stop the
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
Applying the brakes lightly will
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
not pump the brake pedal when the
indicate whether they have been
ing the brake.
power assist has been interrupted.
affected in this way. Always test
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
your brakes in this fashion after
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
driving through deep water. To
pery surfaces.
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
whilst maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
WARNING - Brakes
returns to normal.
• Do not drive with your foot rest-
•
Always, confirm the position of
ing on the brake pedal. This will
the brake and accelerator pedal
create abnormal high brake tem-
before driving. If you don't check
peratures, excessive brake lining
the position of the accelerator
and pad wear, and increased
and brake pedal before driving,
stopping distances.
you may depress the accelerator
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instead of the brake pedal. It may
cause a serious accident.
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