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Hyundai H-1 / Grand Starex (2016 year). Instruction - part 17

Driving your vehicle

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

WARNING

High speed travel consumes more fuel

•

Underinflated or overinflated

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

tires can cause poor handling,

check both engine coolant and engine

loss of vehicle control, and sud-

oil.

den tire failure leading to acci-

dents, injuries, and even death.

Drive belt

Always check tires for proper

A loose or damaged drive belt may result

inflation before driving. For prop-

in overheating of the engine.

er tire pressures, refer to “Tires

and wheels” in section 9.

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Driving on tires with no or insuffi-

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cient tread is dangerous. Worn-

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out tires can result in loss of

Highway driving

vehicle control, collisions, injury,

and even death. Worn-out tires

Tires

should be replaced as soon as

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

possible and should never be

specification. Low tire inflation pressures

used for driving. Always check

will result in overheating and possible

the tire tread before driving your

failure of the tires.

car. For further information and

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which

tread limits, refer to “Tires and

may result in reduced traction or tire fail-

wheels” in section 7.

ure.

✽ NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

pressure shown on the tires.

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Driving your vehicle

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Reducing the risk of a rollover

WARNING - Rollover

This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

As with other Sports Utility Vehicle

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

(SUV), failure to operate this vehi-

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

cle correctly may result in loss of

and a narrower track to make them capa-

control, an accident or vehicle

ble of performing in a wide variety of off-

rollover.

road applications. Specific design char-

•

Utility vehicles have a significant-

acteristics give them a higher center of

ly higher rollover rate than other

gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage

types of vehicles.

of the higher ground clearance is a better

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Specific design characteristics

view of the road, which allows you to

(higher ground clearance, nar-

anticipate problems. They are not

rower track, etc.) give this vehicle

designed for cornering at the same

a higher center of gravity than

speeds as conventional passenger drive

ordinary cars.

vehicles, any more than low-slung sports

•

A SUV is not designed for corner-

cars are designed to perform satisfactori-

ing at the same speeds as con-

ly in off-road conditions. Due to this risk,

ventional vehicles.

driver and passengers are strongly rec-

•

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

ommended to buckle their seat belts. In

maneuvers.

a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

•

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

more likely to die than a person wearing

person is significantly more like-

a seat belt. There are steps that a driver

ly to die than a person wearing a

can make to reduce the risk of a rollover.

seat belt. Make sure everyone in

If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or

the vehicle is properly buckled

abrupt maneuvers, do not load your roof

up.

rack with heavy cargo, and never modify

your vehicle in any way.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

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Snowy or icy conditions

Snow tires

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,

be necessary to use snow tires or to

make sure they are radial tires of the

install tire chains on your tires. If snow

same size and load range as the original

tires are needed, it is necessary to select

tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels

tires equivalent in size and type of the

to balance your vehicle’s handling in all

original equipment tires. Failure to do so

weather conditions. Keep in mind that the

may adversely affect the safety and han-

traction provided by snow tires on dry

dling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,

roads may not be as high as your vehi-

rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-

cle's original equipment tires. You should

cations, and sharp turns are potentially

drive cautiously even when the roads are

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very hazardous practices.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-

During deceleration, use engine braking

imum speed recommendations.

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to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-

The more severe weather conditions of

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause

winter result in greater wear and other

skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-

WARNING - Snow tire size

problems. To minimize the problems of

cient distance between the vehicle in

Snow tires should be equivalent in

winter driving, you should follow these

operation in front and your vehicle. Also,

size and type to the vehicle's stan-

suggestions:

apply the brake gently. It should be noted

dard tires. Otherwise, the safety

that installing tire chains on the tire will

and handling of your vehicle may

provide a greater driving force, but will

be adversely affected.

not prevent side skids.

Do not install studded tires without first

✽ NOTICE

checking local, state and municipal regu-

Tire chains are not legal in all countries.

lations for possible restrictions against

Check the country lows before fitting

their use.

tire chains.

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Driving your vehicle

Chain installation

CAUTION

When installing chains, follow the manu-

•

Make sure the snow chains are

facturer's instructions and mount them as

the correct size and type for your

tightly as you can. Drive slowly with

tires. Incorrect snow chains can

chains installed. If you hear the chains

cause damage to the vehicle body

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

and suspension and may not be

tighten them. If they still make contact,

covered by your vehicle manufac-

slow down until it stops. Remove the

turer warranty. Also, the snow

chains as soon as you begin driving on

chain connecting hooks may be

cleared roads.

damaged from contacting vehicle

components causing the snow

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chains to come loose from the

WARNING

tire. Make sure the snow chains

- Mounting chains

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are SAE class “S” certified.

When mounting snow chains, park

Tire chains

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Always check chain installation

the vehicle on level ground away

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

for proper mounting after driving

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

thinner, they can be damaged by mount-

approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to

Hazard Warning flashers and place

ing some types of snow chains on them.

0.6 miles) to ensure safe mount-

a triangular emergency warning

Therefore, the use of snow tires is rec-

ing. Retighten or remount the

device behind the vehicle if avail-

ommended instead of snow chains. Do

chains if they are loose.

able. Always place the vehicle in P

not mount tire chains on vehicles

(Park), apply the parking brake and

equipped with aluminum wheels; snow

turn off the engine before installing

chains may cause damage to the wheels.

snow chains.

If snow chains must be used, use wire-

type chains with a thickness of less than

15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your vehicle

caused by improper snow chain use is

not covered by your vehicle manufactur-

ers warranty.

When using tire chains, attach them to

the rear tires.

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WARNING - Tire chains

Use high quality ethylene glycol

Change to "winter weight" oil if

•

The use of chains may adversely

coolant

necessary

affect vehicle handling.

Your vehicle is delivered with high quality

In some climates it is recommended that

•

Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)

ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

or the chain manufacturer’s rec-

system. It is the only type of coolant that

used during cold weather. See section 9

ommended speed limit, whichev-

should be used because it helps prevent

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

er is lower.

corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-

what weight oil you should use, we rec-

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

cates the water pump and prevents

ommend that you consult an authorized

holes, sharp turns, and other

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

HYUNDAI dealer.

road hazards, which may cause

your coolant in accordance with the

the vehicle to bounce.

maintenance schedule in section

7.

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•

Avoid sharp turns or locked-

Before winter, have your coolant tested to

Check spark plugs and ignition

assure that its freezing point is sufficient

wheel braking.

system

for the temperatures anticipated during

the winter.

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

section 7 and replace them if necessary.

CAUTION

Also check all ignition wiring and compo-

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•

Chains that are the wrong size or

nents to be sure they are not cracked,

Check battery and cables

improperly installed can damage

worn or damaged in any way.

your vehicle's brake lines, sus-

Winter puts additional burdens on the

pension, body and wheels.

battery system. Visually inspect the bat-

tery and cables as described in section

•

Stop driving and retighten the

7. We recommend that the system be

chains any time you hear them

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

hitting the vehicle.

dealer.

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Driving your vehicle

TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)

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✽ NOTICE - For Europe

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify

If you are considering towing with your

•

The technically permissible maximum

what the vehicle trailering capacity is for

car, you should first check with your

your vehicle, you should read the infor-

load on the rear axle(s) may be

country's Department of Motor Vehicles

mation in

“Weight of the trailer” that

exceeded by not more than 15 % and

to determine their legal requirements.

appears later in this section.

the technically permissible maximum

Since laws vary the requirements for tow-

laden mass of the vehicle may be

ing trailers, cars, or other types of vehi-

exceeded by not more than 10 % or

Remember that trailering is different than

cles or apparatus may differ. We recom-

100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is

just driving your vehicle by itself.

mend that you ask an authorized

lower. In this case, do not exceed 100

Trailering means changes in handling,

HYUNDAI dealer.

km/h (62.1 mph) for vehicle of catego-

durability, and fuel economy. Successful,

ry M1 or 80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehi-

safe trailering requires correct equip-

cle of category N1.

ment, and it has to be used properly.

WARNING - Towing a trail-

•

When towing a trailer, the additional

er

load imposed at the trailer coupling

If you don't use the correct equip-

This section contains many time-tested,

device may cause the rear tire maxi-

ment and drive improperly, you can

important trailering tips and safety rules.

mum load ratings to be exceeded, but

lose control when you pull a trailer.

Many of these are important for your

not by more than 15%. In such a case,

For example, if the trailer is too

safety and that of your passengers.

do not exceed 100 Km/h, and the rear

heavy, the brakes may not work

Please read this section carefully before

tire pressure should be at least

20

well - or even at all. You and your

you pull a trailer.

kPa(0.2 bar) above the tire pressure(s)

passengers could be seriously or

as recommended for normal use (i.e.

fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if

without a trailer attached).

Load-pulling components such as the

you have followed all the steps in

engine, transmission, wheel assemblies,

this section.

and tires are forced to work harder

CAUTION

against the load of the added weight. The

Pulling a trailer improperly can

engine is required to operate at relatively

damage your vehicle and result in

higher speeds and under greater loads.

WARNING - Weight limits

costly repairs not covered by your

This additional burden generates extra

Before towing, make sure the total

warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,

heat. The trailer also adds considerably

trailer weight, gross combination

follow the advice in this section.

to wind resistance, increasing the pulling

weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

requirements.

axle weight and trailer tongue load

are all within the limits.

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Driving on grades

Parking on hills

If the needle of the coolant tem-

Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear

Generally, if you have a trailer attached to

perature gauge moves across the

before you start down a long or steep

your vehicle, you should not park your

dial towards “H” (HOT), pull over

downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you

vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously

and stop as soon as it is safe to

might have to use your brakes so much

or fatally injured, and both your vehicle

do so, and allow the engine to idle

that they would get hot and no longer

and the trailer can be damaged if unex-

until it cools down. You may pro-

operate efficiently.

pectedly roll down hill.

ceed once the engine has cooled

On a long uphill grade, shift down and

sufficiently.

reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45

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You must decide driving speed

WARNING - Parking on a

mph) to reduce the possibility of engine

depending on trailer weight and

hill

and transmission overheating.

Parking your vehicle on a hill with a

uphill grade to reduce the possi-

If your trailer weighs more than the max-

trailer attached could cause seri-

bility of engine and transmission

imum trailer weight without trailer brakes

overheating.

ous injury or death, should the trail-

and you have an automatic transmission,

er break loose.

you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-

ing a trailer.

However, if you ever have to park your

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when

CAUTION

trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:

towing a trailer will minimize heat build up

Going uphill under hot ambient

and extend the life of your transmission.

temperature (above 35°C) with GVW

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.

Turn the steering wheel in the direction

and/or trailer, a minimal fuel tank

of the curb (right if headed down hill,

level of 5 liter has to be assured in

CAUTION

left if headed up hill).

order to prevent power limitation

• When towing a trailer on steep

due to fuel overheating as well as

2. If the vehicle has a manual transmis-

grades

(in excess of

6%) pay

further damages in the fuel injec-

sion, place the car in neutral. If the

close attention to the engine

tion equipment.

vehicle has an automatic transmission,

coolant temperature gauge to

place the car in P (Park).

ensure the engine does not over-

3. Set the parking brake and shut off the

heat.

vehicle.

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4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels

on the down hill side of the wheels.

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5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

to neutral, release the parking brake

brake pedal.

CAUTION

and slowly release the brakes until the

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of

•

Due to higher load during trailer

trailer chocks absorb the load.

the chocks.

usage, overheating might occur

6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-

4. Stop and have someone pick up and

in hot days or during uphill driv-

ing brake and shift the vehicle to R

store the chocks.

ing. If the coolant gauge indicates

(Reverse) for manual transmission or

over-heating, switch off the A/C

P (Park) automatic transmission.

and stop the vehicle in a safe area

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7. Shut off the vehicle and release the

to cool down the engine.

Maintenance when trailer towing

vehicle brakes but leave the parking

•

When towing check transmission

brake set.

Your vehicle will need service more often

fluid more frequently.

when you regularly pull a trailer.

•

If your vehicle is not equipped

Important items to pay particular atten-

with the air conditioner, you

WARNING - Parking brake

tion to include engine oil, automatic

should install a condenser fan to

It can be dangerous to get out of

transmission fluid, axle lubricant and

improve engine performance

your vehicle if the parking brake is

cooling system fluid. Brake condition is

when towing a trailer.

not firmly set.

another important item to frequently

If you have left the engine running,

check. Each item is covered in this man-

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

ual, and the Index will help you find them

or others could be seriously or

quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea

fatally injured.

to review these sections before you start

your trip.

When you are ready to leave after park-

Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer

ing on a hill

and hitch. Follow the maintenance

schedule that accompanied your trailer

1. With the manual transmission in

and check it periodically. Preferably, con-

Neutral or automatic transmission in P

duct the check at the start of each day’s

(Park), apply your brakes and hold the

driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts

brake pedal down while you:

and bolts should be tight.

• Start your engine;

• Shift into gear; and

• Release the parking brake.

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<For Europe>

If you do decide to pull a trailer

A2 2.5

Here are some important points if you

Gasoline Engine

Engine

Diesel Engine

decide to pull a trailer:

Manual

Manual

Automatic

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Consider using a sway control. You can

Item

transmission

transmission

transmission

ask a hitch dealer about sway control.

Maximum

Without brake

750

700

750

•

Do not do any towing with your car dur-

ing its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in

trailer

System

(1653)

(1543)

(1653)

order to allow the engine to properly

weight

With brake

2300

1500

1500

break in. Failure to heed this caution

may result in serious engine or trans-

kg (Ibs.)

System

(5070)

(3306)

(3306)

mission damage.

Maximum permissible

•

When towing a trailer, we recommend

static vertical load on

100

100

100

that you consult an authorized

the coupling device

(220)

(220)

(220)

HYUNDAI dealer on additional require-

ments such as a towing kit, etc.

kg (Ibs.)

•

Always drive your vehicle at a moder-

Recommended distance

ate speed (less than

100 km/h (60

from rear wheel center

1170

1170

1170

mph)).

•

On a long uphill grade, do not exceed

to coupling point

(46)

(46)

(46)

70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing

mm (Inch)

speed limit, whichever is lower.

•

The chart contains important consider-

ations that have to do with weight:

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Weight of the trailer tongue

The tongue load of any trailer is an

important weight to measure because it

affects the total gross vehicle weight

(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight

includes the curb weight of the vehicle,

any cargo you may carry in it, and the

people who will be riding in the vehicle.

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

And if you will tow a trailer, you must add

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

the tongue load to the GVW because

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your vehicle will also be carrying that

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weight.

Weight of the trailer

The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi-

WARNING - Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be? It

mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer

•

Never load a trailer with more

should never weigh more than the maxi-

weight, within the limits of the maximum

weight in the rear than in the

mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But

trailer tongue load permissible. After

front. The front should be loaded

even that can be too heavy.

you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail-

with approximately

60% of the

It depends on how you plan to use your

er and then the tongue, separately, to

total trailer load; the rear should

trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road

see if the weights are proper. If they

be loaded with approximately

grades, outside temperature and how

aren’t, you may be able to correct them

40% of the total trailer load.

often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer

simply by moving some items around in

• Never exceed the maximum

are all important. The ideal trailer weight

the trailer.

weight limits of the trailer or trail-

can also depend on any special equip-

er towing equipment. Improper

ment that you have on your vehicle.

loading can result in damage to

your vehicle and/or personal

injury. Check weights and loading

at a commercial scale or highway

patrol office equipped with

scales.

•

An improperly loaded trailer can

cause loss of vehicle control.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE WEIGHT

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This section will guide you in the proper

GAW (Gross axle weight)

Overloading

loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to

This is the total weight placed on each

keep your loaded vehicle weight within its

axle (front and rear) - including vehicle

WARNING - Vehicle weight

design rating capability, with or without a

curb weight and all payload.

The gross axle weight rating

trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will

(GAWR) and the gross vehicle

provide maximum return of the vehicle

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weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-

design performance. Before loading your

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-

cle are on the certification label

This is the maximum allowable weight

attached to the driver's

(or front

lowing terms for determining your vehi-

that can be carried by a single axle (front

passenger’s) door. Exceeding

cle's weight ratings, with or without a

or rear). These numbers are shown on

these ratings can cause an acci-

trailer, from the vehicle's specifications

the certification label.

dent or vehicle damage. You can

and the certification label:

The total load on each axle must never

calculate the weight of your load by

exceed its GAWR.

weighing the items

(and people)

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before putting them in the vehicle.

Base curb weight

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Be careful not to overload your

This is the weight of the vehicle including

vehicle.

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-

ment. It does not include passengers,

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual

cargo, or optional equipment.

Cargo Weight plus passengers.

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Vehicle curb weight

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

This is the weight of your new vehicle

This is the maximum allowable weight of

when you picked it up from your dealer

the fully loaded vehicle

(including all

plus any aftermarket equipment.

options, equipment, passengers and

cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-

tification label located on the driver’s (or

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front passenger’s) door sill.

Cargo weight

This figure includes all weight added to

the Base Curb Weight, including cargo

and optional equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

Left-Hand drive type

It should be used whenever emergency

repairs are being made or when the vehi-

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cle is stopped near the edge of a road-

If the engine stalls at a crossroad

way.

or crossing

Depress the flasher switch with the igni-

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

tion switch in any position. The flasher

crossing, set the shift lever in the

switch is located in the center console

N(Neutral) position and then push the

switch panel. All turn signal lights will

vehicle to a safe place.

flash simultaneously.

• If your vehicle has a manual transaxle

not equipped with the ignition lock

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The hazard warning flasher operates

switch, the vehicle can move forward

Right-Hand drive type

whether your vehicle is running or not.

by shifting to the 2 (second) or 3 (third)

•

The turn signals do not work when the

gear and then turning the starter with-

hazard flasher is on.

out depressing the clutch pedal.

•

Care must be taken when using the

hazard warning flasher while the vehi-

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cle is being towed.

If you have a flat tire while driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

and let the car slow down while driving

straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes

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immediately or attempt to pull off the

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road as this may cause a loss of con-

Hazard warning flasher

trol. When the car has slowed to such

The hazard warning flasher serves as a

a speed that it is safe to do so, brake

warning to other drivers to exercise

carefully and pull off the road. Drive off

extreme caution when approaching,

the road as far as possible and park on

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-

ed highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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