Hyundai Terracan (2007 year). Instruction - part 10
2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
TO START THE ENGINE
KEY POSITIONS
4
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Combination Ignition Switch
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WARNING: (Diesel only)
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
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WARNING:
To ensure that sufficient vacuum
manual transmission, place the shift
exists within the brake system dur-
The engine should not be turned
lever in neutral and depress the
ing cold weather start-up condi-
off or the key removed from the
clutch pedal fully.
tions, it is necessary to run the
ignition key cylinder while the ve-
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
engine at idle after starting accord-
hicle is in motion. The steering
transmission, place the shift lever in
ing to the following table.
wheel is locked by removing the
"P" (park).
key.
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
Ambient temp.
Warm up time
tion key and turn it to the "START"
Above -15°C (5°F)
3 min. or longer
position. Release it as soon as the
Below -15°C (5°F)
6 min. or longer
engine starts. Do not hold the key in
ACC
the "START" position for more than
After starting the engine, do not drive
15 seconds.
LOCK
the vehicle until the brake vacuum
ON
warning light
has turn-ed off.
NOTE:
Failure to carry out the above proce-
For safety, the engine will not start
dure may result in the need to apply
if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"
greater pedal pressure in order to
Position (Automatic Transmission).
effect the necessary braking effort.
START
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STARTING
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o "START"
NOTE:
The engine is started in this position. It
If difficulty is experienced in turning
will crank until you release the key.
the ignition key to the START posi-
tion, turn the steering wheel right
NOTE:
and left to release the tension and
Do not hold the key in the "START"
then turn the key.
position for more than 15 seconds.
o "ON"
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When the key is in the "ON" position,
To remove the ignition key
the ignition is on and all accessories
ACC
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may be turned on. If the engine is not
running, the key should not be left in
LOCK
ON
the "ON" position. This will discharge
the battery and may also damage the
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WARNING:
ignition system.
Never run the engine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area any longer
o "ACC"
START
than is needed to move your car in
With the key in the "ACC" position,
or out of the area. The carbon mon-
some electrical accessories (radio, etc.)
oxide gas emitted is odorless and
may be operated.
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can cause serious injury or death.
o "LOCK"
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"
The key can be removed or inserted in
position.
this position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the
To protect against theft, the steering
ignition key counterclockwise from
wheel locks by removing the key.
the "ACC" position to the "LOCK"
position.
3. The key can be removed in the
"LOCK" position.
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(1) When the atmospheric tempera-
NORMAL CONDITIONS
ture is moderate or the engine is
warm:
Starting Procedure:
Start the engine without de-
Amber lamp ON
Amber lamp OFF
1. Insert key and fasten the seat belt.
pressing the accelerator pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
(2) When the atmospheric tempera-
3. If your Hyundai is equipped with a
ture is low and the engine is
manual transmission, place the shift
cold:
lever in neutral and depress the
Start the engine while depress-
clutch pedal fully. If your Hyundai
ing the accelerator pedal. If the
has an automatic transmission,
atmospheric temperature is very
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place the shift lever in "P" (park).
low, setting the ignition switch to
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
"ON" for one or two seconds
NOTE:
sel preheat indication lamp, turn the
before attempting to start the
If the engine were not started within
ignition key to the "ON" position.
engine will make it easier to
2 seconds after the preheating is
The diesel-preheat indicator lamp
start.
completed, turn the ignition key
will first illuminate in amber, and
once more to the "LOCK" position
then after a short time, the amber
6. Turn the ignition key to the "START"
during 10 seconds, and then to the
illumination will go off, indicating
position and release it when the
"ON" position, in order to preheat
that preheating is completed.
engine starts.
again.
5. Operate the accelerator pedal as
described below in accordance with
the atmospheric temperature and/
or engine condition. (Diesel Engine
(2.5 TCI) Only)
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OPERATING THE MANUAL
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TRANSMISSION
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Driving Condition
Required Idle Time
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
Normal driving
Not necessary
ENGINE FOR TURBO CHARGER
High speed
Up to 80 km/h
INTERCOOLER (Diesel Engine)
About 20 seconds
driving
Up to 100km/h
About 1 minute
(1) Do not race or suddenly accelerate
the engine immediately after start-
Steep mountain slopes or
ing it. If the engine is cold, allow the
continued driving in ex-
About 2 minutes
engine to idle for several seconds
cess of 100km/h
before it is driven to ensure suffi-
cient lubrication of the turbo charger
unit.
(2) After high speed driving or pro-
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longed engine loading, the engine
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Your Hyundai's manual transmission
WARNING:
should be allowed to idle, as shown
has a conventional shift pattern. This
Do not turn the engine off immedi-
in the following chart, before turn-
shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
ately after it has been subjected to
ing it off.
knob. The transmission is fully syn-
a heavy load. Doing so may cause
This idle time will allow the turbo
chronized in all forward gears so shift-
severe damage to the engine or
charger to cool prior to shutting the
ing to either a higher or a lower gear is
turbo charger unit.
engine off.
easily accomplished.
NOTE:
o To shift into reverse, rest the le-
ver in neutral for at least 3 sec-
onds after your car is completely
stopped. Then move the lever
into the reverse position.
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o During cold weather, shifting may
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be difficult until the transmis-
Using the Clutch
Good Driving Practices
sion lubricant has warmed up.
o
Never take the car out of gear and
The clutch should be pressed all the
This is normal and not harmful to
coast down a hill. This is extremely
way to the floor before shifting, then
the transmission.
hazardous. Always leave the car in
released slowly. The clutch pedal
o If you 've come to a complete
should always be used after fully re-
gear.
stop and it's hard to shift into 1st
o
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
turning to the original position. Do not
or R(Reverse), put the shift lever
cause them to overheat and mal-
rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
in N(Neutral) position and release
function. Instead, when you are driv-
driving. This can cause unnecessary
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
ing down a long hill, slow down and
wear. Do not partially engage the clutch
back down, and then shift into
shift to a lower gear. When you do
to hold the car on an incline. This
1st or R(Reverse) gear position.
this, engine braking will help slow
causes unnecessary wear. Use the
o Do not use the shift lever as a
parking brake to hold the car on an
the car.
handrest during driving, as this
o
Slow down before shifting to a lower
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal
can result in premature wear of
rapidly and repeatedly.
gear. This will help avoid over-rev-
the transmission shift forks.
ving the engine, which can cause
damage.
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o
Slow down when you encounter
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
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CAUTION:
cross winds. This gives you much
When downshifting from fifth gear
Shift
better control of your car.
Recommended
to fourth gear, caution should be
from-to
o
Be sure the car is completely stopped
taken not to inadvertently press the
before you attempt to shift into re-
1-2
20 km/h (15 mph)
gear shift lever sideways in such a
verse. The transmission can be
2-3
40 km/h (25 mph)
manner that second gear is en-
damaged if you do not. To shift into
3-4
55 km/h (35 mph)
gaged. Such a drastic downshift
reverse, depress the clutch, move
may cause the engine speed to in-
4-5
75 km/h (45 mph)
the shift lever to neutral, wait three
crease to the point that the tachom-
seconds, then shift to the reverse
The shift points as shown above are
eter will enter the red-zone. Such
position.
recommended for optimum fuel
over-revving of the engine may
economy and performance.
possibly cause engine damage.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
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SION
o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
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o In the event your vehicle leaves
(If Installed)
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
cially careful when braking, acceler-
Instead, slow down before pull-
ating or shifting gears. On a slippery
ing back into the travel lanes.
surface, an abrupt change in ve-
o Never exceed posted speed lim-
hicle speed can cause the drive
its.
wheels to lose traction and the ve-
hicle to go out of control.
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WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
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o Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic
changes or fast, sharp turns.
transmission has four forward speeds
o Always wear your seat belts.
and one reverse speed. It has a con-
In a collision crash, an unbelted
ventional shift pattern as shown in the
person is significantly more likely
illustration.
to die than a person wearing a
At night, with headlights switched on,
seatbelt.
the appropriate symbol on the quad-
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
rant will be illuminated according to the
creased if you lose control of
range selected.
your vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver oversteers
to reenter the roadway.
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The function of each position is
o N (Neutral):
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CAUTION:
as follows:
In the "N" position, the transmission is
Never shift into "R" or "P" position
in neutral, which means that no gears
while the vehicle is moving.
o P (Park):
are engaged. The engine can be started
Use to hold the vehicle in place when
with the shift lever in "N" position,
parked or while starting the engine.
although this is not recommended ex-
NOTE:
Whenever parking the car, apply the
cept if the engine stalls while the car is
Depress the brake pedal and
parking brake and shift the selector
moving.
push the button when shifting.
lever to the "P" (Park) position.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be
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shifted freely.
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o D (Drive):
CAUTION:
For optimum fuel economy, acceler-
Never place the selector lever in the
Use for normal driving. The transmis-
ate gradually. The transmission will
"P" (Park) position unless the ve-
sion will automatically shift through a
automatically shift to the second, third
hicle is fully stopped.
four-gear sequence, giving best
and overdrive gears.
Failure to observe this caution will
economy and power. Never down-shift
cause severe damage to the trans-
manually to "2" position or "L" position
mission.
when vehicle speed is more than 96
km/h (60 mph).
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o R (Reverse):
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring
the car to a complete stop before
shifting the selector lever to "R" posi-
tion.
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NOTE:
o 2 (Second gear):
o L (Low gear):
o For smooth operation, depress
Use for driving on slippery road hill
Use for driving up a very steep grade or
the brake pedal when shifting
climbing or engine braking downhill.
for engine braking when descending
from NEUTRAL or PARK to a for-
"2" automatically shifts between 1st
steep hills. When downshifting to "L",
ward or reverse gear.
and 2nd gears.
the transmission will temporarily re-
o The ignition key must be in the
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear
main in second gear until the vehicle
"ON" position and the brake pedal
is performed. However, the shift-up to
has slowed enough for low gear to
fully depressed in order to move
3rd gear is done when the car speed
engage. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30
the shift lever from the "P" (Park)
exceeds a certain value to prevent the
mph) in low gear.
position to any of the other posi-
engine from over-running.
"L" engages 1st gear only. However,
tions.
Manually move the selector to "D"
shift-up to 2nd is performed when the
o It is always possible to shift from
returning to normal driving condition.
vehicle exceeds a certain speed, and
"R", "N", "D", "2", "L" positions
as the speed increases, shift-up to 3rd
to "P" position. However, the
gear occurs to prevent over-running
vehicle must be fully stopped to
the engine.
avoid transmission damage.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION:
o P (Park):
o Shift into "R" and "P" position
Use this range to park the vehicle.
only when the vehicle has com-
This range is also used when en-
pletely stopped.
gine is started and warmed up.
o Do not accelerate the engine in
the reverse or any of the forward
positions with the brakes applied.
o N (Neutral):
o Always apply the footbrake when
The engine can be started in this
shifting from "P" or "N" to "R",
range, but the use of "P" range is
"D", "2" or "L" position.
recommended for safer start up.
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If you need to accelerate rapidly, press
o Do not use the P(Park) position in
OVERDRIVE SWITCH
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
place of the parking brake. Always
floor. The transmission will automati-
set the parking brake, shift the
cally shift to a lower gear, depending
transmission into P(Park) and turn
on the speed.
off the ignition when you leave the
vehicle, even momentarily.
NOTE:
Never leave the vehicle unattended
Turn the overdrive switch on for
while the engine is running.
good fuel economy and smooth
o When accelerating from a stop on
driving. If engine braking is needed
a steep hill, the vehicle may have
in the "D" range or if repeated up-
a tendency to roll backwards. Shift-
shifting and downshifting between
ing the shift lever into 2nd gear
the 3rd and 4th gear is needed when
will help prevent the vehicle from
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climbing a gentle slope, it is recom-
rolling backwards.
When the overdrive switch is turned
mended that the overdrive switch
o Check the automatic transmission
on, the transmission will automatically
be turned off. Turn the overdrive
fluid level regularly, and add fluid
upshift to the second, third and over-
switch back on immediately after-
as necessary.
drive gears. When the overdrive switch
ward.
is turned off, the transmission will not
upshift to the overdrive gear at all.
For normal driving, the selector lever
should be left in the "D" position and
the overdrive switch turned on.
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o
Exercise extreme caution when driv-
o Always wear your seat belts.
Good Driving Practices
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-
In a collision crash, an unbelted
o
Never move the gear selector lever
cially careful when braking, acceler-
person is significantly more likely
from "P" or "N" to any other position
ating or shifting gears. On a slippery
to die than a person wearing a
with the accelerator pedal de-
surface, an abrupt change in ve-
seat belt.
pressed.
hicle speed can cause the drive
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
o
Never move the gear selector lever
wheels to lose traction and the ve-
creased if you lose control of
into "P" when the vehicle is in mo-
hicle to go out of control.
your vehicle at highway speeds.
tion.
o
Turn the overdrive switch on for
o Loss of control often occurs if
o
Be sure the car is completely stopped
good fuel economy and smooth driv-
two or more wheels drop off the
before you attempt to shift into "R".
ing. If engine braking is needed in
roadway and the driver oversteers
o
Never take the car out of gear and
the "D" range or if repeated upshift-
to reenter the roadway.
coast down a hill. This may be ex-
ing and downshifting between 3rd
o In the event your vehicle leaves
tremely hazardous. Always leave
and 4th gear is needed when climb-
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
the car in gear when moving.
ing a gentle slope, it is recommended
Instead, slow down before pull-
that the overdrive switch be turned
o
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
ing back into the travel lanes.
cause them to overheat and mal-
off. Turn the overdrive switch back
o Never exceed posted speed lim-
function. Instead, when you are driv-
on immediately afterward.
its.
o
Optimum vehicle performance and
ing down a long hill, slow down and
o If your vehicle becomes stuck in
shift to a lower gear. When you do
economy is obtained by smoothly
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
this, engine braking will help slow
depressing and releasing the accel-
may attempt to rock the vehicle
erator pedal.
the car.
free by moving it forward and back-
o
Slow down before shifting to a lower
ward. Do not attempt this proce-
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
dure if people or objects are any-
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not be engaged.
WARNING:
where near the vehicle. During the
o
Always use the parking brake. Do
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
rocking operation the vehicle may
not depend on placing the transmis-
o Do not make quick steering wheel
suddenly move forward of back-
sion in "P" to keep the car from
movements, such as sharp lane
ward as it becomes unstuck, caus-
moving.
changes or fast, sharp turns.
ing injury or damage to nearby
people or objects.
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4L(Low range 4-wheel drive)
Part-time 4WD operation
You can send your engine power to all
Use "4L" for climbing or descending
front and rear wheels for maximum
steep hills, off-road driving, and towing
power. 4WD is useful when you drive
the vehicle. Especially when increased
in snow, mud, ice, mountainous or
drive power is required.
sandy areas where good traction is
The 4WD LOW indicator light (
) will
required, or when your wheels lose
be turned on to remind you that you are
traction using two-wheel drive.
in the 4L mode.
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CAUTION:
Do not select 4WD (4H or 4L) mode
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on dry paved roads. Especially on
1. Knob position
dry highway, never select the 4WD
mode.
This is used to set different positions.
Four-wheel driving on dry paved
roads for a long period will increase
2H(Rear-wheel drive)
the fuel consumption with possible
When driving on normal roads and
noise generation and early tire wear.
highway.
In addition, axle gear oil tempera-
ture increases with possible driv-
4H(High range 4-wheel drive)
ing system part wear.
When driving off-road, wet or snow-
covered roads with normal speed.
The 4WD HIGH indicator light (
)
will be turned on to remind you that you
are in the 4H mode.
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2. Transfer shift knob operation
4H 4L
Driving Four-wheel drive safely
By turning the transfer shift knob(4H,
1. Stop the vehicle.
o
The driving posture should be more
4L), both axles of the vehicle are rigidly
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
upright and closer to the wheel than
connected with each other. This im-
Transmission) or put the shift lever
usual; adjust the seat to a good
proves the traction characteristics.
into "N (neutral)" position (Automatic
position for easy steering and pedal
Transmission).
operation.
2H 4H
3. Select the 4L mode.
o
Be sure to wear the seat belt.
o
Drive carefully when off the road
Turn the transfer shift knob from the
4L 4H
and avoid dangerous areas.
2H mode to the 4H mode at speed
o
4WD has higher ground clearance
below 80 km/h. It is not necessary to
1. Stop the vehicle.
and a narrower track to make them
depress the clutch pedal (Manual
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
capable of performing in a wide
Transmission) or put the shift lever into
Transmission) or put the shift lever
variety of off road applications. Spe-
"N(neutral)" position (Automatic Trans-
into "N (neutral)" position (Automatic
cific design characteristics give them
mission). Perform this operation when
Transmission).
a higher center of gravity than ordi-
driving straight.
3. Select the 4H mode.
nary cars. An advantage of the
higher ground clearance is a better
4H 2H
view of the road allowing you to
anticipate problems. They are not
Turn the transfer shift knob from the
designed for cornering at the same
4H mode to the 2H mode at speed
speeds as conventional 2-wheel
below 80 km/h. It is not necessary to
drive vehicles any more than low-
depress the clutch pedal (Manual
slung sports cars are designed to
Transmission) or put the shift lever into
perform satisfactorily under off-road
"N(neutral)" position (Automatic Trans-
conditions. If at all possible, avoid
mission). Perform this operation when
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
driving straight.
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As with other vehicles of this type,
Driving on dry paved road and
Driving in Water
failure to operate this vehicle cor-
highway
rectly may result in loss of control or
Select 2H(2WD) to drive on dry paved
vehicle rollover.
roads. Especially on dry highway, never
o
Do not grip the inside or spokes of
select the 4H or 4L(4WD).
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could jerk
and injure your hands. Always firmly
Driving on snowy or icy roads
hold the outer steering wheel when
Select the 4H or 4L in accordance with
you are driving off-road.
the road conditions, and then gradu-
40cm
o
Drive at lower speeds in strong
ally depress the accelerator pedal for a
crosswinds. Because of your
smooth start.
vehicle's high center of gravity, its
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stability will be affected in cross-
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
winds. Slower speeds ensure better
Select the 4L mode and drive through
vehicle control.
Select the 4H or 4L and then gradually
slowly.
o
Check your brake condition once
depress the accelerator pedal for a
The maximum advisable wading depth
you are out of mud or water. Press
smooth start. Keep the pressure on
is approximately 40cm (15.7 in.).
the brake several times as you move
the accelerator pedal constant as pos-
Before driving through water, such as
slowly until your feel normal braking
sible, and drive at low speed.
when crossing shallow streams, first
forces return.
check the depth of the water and the
o
Four-wheel driving on flat and nor-
Climbing sharp grades
bottom of the river bed for firmness.
mal roads can result in a severe
Drive slowly at the speed of 5 km/h
Select the 4L to maximize use the
binding condition when turning the
(3mph) and avoid deep water.
engine torque.
steering wheel.
Take all necessary safety measures to
ensure that water damage to the en-
Descending sharp grades
gine or other vehicle parts does not
Select 4L, use the engine brake and
occur.
descend slowly.
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Water entering the engine air intake
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LOW Mode
will cause severe engine damage.
Full-time 4WD operation
Full power to both axles, including a
Water can wash the grease from wheel
(If Installed)
lower gear ratio for low-speed applica-
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
tions that require extra power such as
ture failure, and may also enter the
dry road surfaces, wet pavement,
axles, transmission and transfer case,
snow-covered roads and/or off-road.
reducing the gear oil's lubricating quali-
Especially when increased drive power
ties.
is required.
"LOW" mode is not recommended on
dry pavement.
The 4WD LOW indicator light (
) will
be turned on to remind you that you are
in the LOW mode.
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2. Transfer shift knob operation
1. Knob position
This is used to set different positions.
AUTO LOW
AUTO Mode
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
Full power delivered to front and rear
Transmission) or put the shift lever
axles for increase traction. Use this
into "N(neutral)" position (Automatic
mode for normal on-road operating
Transmission)
conditions such as dry road surfaces,
3. Turn the transfer shift knob to "LOW"
wet pavement, snow-covered roads
mode.
and/or off-road.
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When driving on a snow-covered
LOW AUTO
ure or rollover and serious injury.
road or a slippery, muddy surface,
When replacing the tires, be sure to
make sure that you keep a suffi-
1. Stop the vehicle.
equip all four tires with the tire and
cient distance between your ve-
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
hicle and the one ahead of you.
Transmission) or put the shift lever
brand and load-carrying capacity.
(6) Since the driving torque is always
into "N (neutral)" position (Automatic
If you nevertheless decide to equip
applied to the 4 wheels, the perfor-
Transmission).
your vehicle with any tire/wheel
mance of the full-time 4WD vehicle
3. Turn the transfer shift knob to
combination not recommended by
is greatly affected by the condition
"AUTO" mode.
Hyundai for off-road driving, you
of the tires. Be sure to equip it with
should not use these tires for high-
all four tires of the same size and
Driving 4WD Safely
way driving.
type.
(1) Be sure to wear the seat belt.
o When replacement of any of the
(2) Drive at lower speeds in strong
tires or disc wheels is neces-
crosswinds. Because of your
sary, replace all of them.
(7)The full-time 4WD vehicle can-
vehicle's high center of gravity, its
o Rotate the tires and check the
not be towed by an ordinary tow
stability will be affected in cross-
tire pressure at regular inter-
truck. Make sure that the vehicle
winds. Slower speeds ensure bet-
vals.
is towed with its four wheels
ter vehicle control.
raised off the ground.
(3) Check the brake condition after
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o If the vehicle is towed with its
driving in wet or muddy conditions.
WARNING:
Press the brake several times as
only two wheels raised off the
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
you move slowly until you feel nor-
ground, the 4WD system could
designed to provide for safe ride
mal braking forces return.
be damaged.
and handling capability.
(4) Do not drive the vehicle through
o In unavoidable case, if the ve-
Do not use a size and type of tire
water. (i.e. streams, rivers, lakes,
hicle is being towed with all four
and wheel that is different from the
etc.)
wheels on the ground, it should
one that was originally installed on
(5) The stopping distance of the full-
be towed only forward direction
your vehicle. It can affect the safety
time 4WD vehicle differs very little
with rope.
and performance of your vehicle,
from that of the 2WD vehicle.
which could lead to handling fail-
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o While towing, check the follow-
ing items.
!
1. The ignition switch is in "ACC"
WARNING:
or "ON".
Keep away from the front of the
2. Place the shift lever in neutral
vehicle while inspecting. This is
(For Automatic Transmission,
very dangerous as the vehicle can
"N" position).
jump forward and cause serious
3. Release the parking brake.
injury or death.
Temporary
NOTE:
free roller
Roll tester (Speedometer)
(9) When using tire chains, be sure to
To avoid serious damage to your
HHP1034
install the chains on all wheels.
4WD vehicle, limit towing to 15km/
(10)If the front or rear wheels get stuck
h (10 mph) and not for more than
o In rare cases when it's unavoidable
in the mud, do not spin them reck-
1.5km (1 mile) at ANY TIME.
that a
4WD vehicle is to be in-
lessly. The 4WD system could be
spected for speedometer test on
damaged.
(8) For speedometer test or inspec-
2WD roll tester, strictly follow the
tion/maintenance (I/M) program of
procedures next.
Driving on dry paved road and
full-time 4WD vehicle, use a four-
highway
wheel chassis dynamometer.
1. Check the tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle.
Select the AUTO to drive on dry paved
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll
roads. Especially on dry highway, never
!
tester for speedometer test as
CAUTION:
select the LOW.
shown in the illustration.
Never engage the parking brake
3. Release the parking brake.
while performing these tests.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
4. Place the front wheels on the
temporary free roller as shown in
Select the AUTO or LOW in accor-
the illustration.
dance with the road conditions, and
then gradually depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.
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Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Driving in Water
Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
Select the LOW and then gradually
ture failure, and may also enter the
depress the accelerator pedal for a
axles, transmission and transfer case,
smooth start. Keep the pressure on
reducing the gear oil's lubricating quali-
the accelerator pedal constant as pos-
ties.
sible, and drive at low speed.
Climbing sharp grades
!
CAUTION:
Select the LOW to maximize use the
40cm
o While the full-time 4WD vehicle
engine torque.
is being raised on a jack, never
start the engine or cause the tires
Descending sharp grades
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to rotate.
Select the LOW, use the engine brake
Select the LOW mode and drive
There is the danger that rotating
and descend slowly.
through slowly.
tires touching the ground could
The maximum advisable wading depth
cause the vehicle to go off the
is approximately 40cm (15.7 in.).
jack and to jump forward.
Before driving through water, such as
o If one of the front or rear wheels
when crossing shallow streams, first
begins to spin in mud, snow,
check the depth of the water and the
etc., the vehicle can sometimes
bottom of the river bed for firmness.
be driven out by depressing the
Drive slowly at the speed of 5 km/h
accelerator pedal further; how-
(3mph) and avoid deep water.
ever, avoid running the engine
Take all necessary safety measures to
continuously at high rpm be-
ensure that water damage to the en-
cause doing so could damage
gine or other vehicle parts does not
the 4WD system.
occur.
Water entering the engine air intake
will cause severe engine damage.