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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Check the automatic transaxle fluid
level regularly, and add fluid as
necessary.
o See the maintenance schedule for
the proper fluid recommendation.
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General Operating Instructions
o The engine may only be started when
the selector lever is at position "P".
o Ensure that the footbrake is firmly
applied when shifting from "P" or "N",
to "R" or "D" and vice versa.
o Always engage the parking brake
when the vehicle is unattended, never
use the "P" or "R" position in place of
the parking brake.
o Under normal circumstances, the
selector lever should be placed in the
"D" position and the transaxle al-
lowed to select the most ideal ratio
for the circumstances. In this posi-
tion maximum fuel economy will be
achieved.
o When descending steep gradients
where engine braking is required, the
selector lever should be shifted into
1st gear whilst in sport mode de-
pending upon the vehicle speed.
o When climbing steep gradients and
using large throttle openings, the
transaxle may repeatedly change
between two adjacent ratios. This is
a normal characteristic and may be
prevented by shifting into 1st gear
whilst in sport mode depending upon
the vehicle speed.
o Never move the selector lever to or
from the "P" or "N" position with the
accelerator depressed.
o If rapid acceleration is required, fully
depress the accelerator pedal. In
this condition, the kickdown mecha-
nism will be operated and the
transaxle will automatically down-
shift according to the vehicle speed.
o Do not depress the accelerator pedal
with the brakes applied and the se-
lector at the "R" or "D" position.
o The automatic transaxle may be used
to great effect if the vehicle becomes
stuck in snow or mud by allowing the
vehicle to be rocked to and fro. The
engine speed should be held at ap-
proximately 1,000rpm by means of
the accelerator pedal and the selec-
tor lever moved between the "D" and
"R" positions to induce a rocking
motion.
o Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accel-
erator pedal.
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