Driving In Flooded Areas; Highway Driving; Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover - Hyundai stargazer 2022 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas un-
less you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive
through any water slowly. Allow adequate
stopping distance because brake perfor-
mance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway driving

Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified. Un-
der-inflation may overheat or damage the
tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in or-
der to conserve fuel when driving on the
highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may over-
heat the engine.
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Reducing the risk of a rollover

Your vehicle is defined as a Multi-Purpose
Vehicle (MPV). MPV have higher ground
clearance and a narrower track to make
them capable of performing in a wide va-
riety of off-road applications. The specific
design characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles
making them more likely to roll over if you
make abrupt turns.
Multi-Purpose Vehicles have a higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Due to this risk, driver and passengers are
strongly recommended to buckle their
seat belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt. There
are steps that a driver can make to reduce
the risk of a rollover. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers,
do not load your vehicle with heavy cargo
on the roof, and never modify your vehi-
cle in any way.
WARNING
Multi-Purpose Vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. To prevent rollovers or
loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than
you would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneu-
vers.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way
that you would raise the center of
gravity.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seat belt. Make sure all
passengers are wearing their seat belts.