Hyundai H-1 2003 Owner's Manual page 108

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BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL
BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL
Excessive use of the brake can cause fading,
resulting in poor brake response and premature
wear of brake linings.
When going down a long or steep grade, use
engine braking by shifting the transmission into
the "2" (SECOND) or "L" (LOW) position.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
It is important that you do not drive the It is important that you do not drive the
It is important that you do not drive the It is important that you do not drive the It is important that you do not drive the
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake vehicle with your foot resting on the brake vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
pedal when braking is not required. This pedal when braking is not required. This pedal when braking is not required. This pedal when braking is not required. This pedal when braking is not required. This
practice can result in abnormally high brake practice can result in abnormally high brake practice can result in abnormally high brake practice can result in abnormally high brake practice can result in abnormally high brake
temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos- temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos- temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos- temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos- temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos-
sible damage to the brakes. sible damage to the brakes.
sible damage to the brakes. sible damage to the brakes. sible damage to the brakes.
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Good Braking Practices Good Braking Practices Good Braking Practices Good Braking Practices Good Braking Practices
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the Nothing should be carried on top of the
Nothing should be carried on top of the Nothing should be carried on top of the Nothing should be carried on top of the
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
there were an accident or a sudden stop, there were an accident or a sudden stop, there were an accident or a sudden stop, there were an accident or a sudden stop, there were an accident or a sudden stop,
such objects could move forward and cause such objects could move forward and cause such objects could move forward and cause such objects could move forward and cause such objects could move forward and cause
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu- damage to the vehicle or injure the occu- damage to the vehicle or injure the occu- damage to the vehicle or injure the occu- damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
pants. pants. pants. pants. pants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away.
STARTING & OPERATING STARTING & OPERATING STARTING & OPERATING
STARTING & OPERATING STARTING & OPERATING
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the vehicle
is washed. Your vehicle may not stop as
quickly if the brakes are wet and it may also
pull to one side. To dry the brakes, apply the
brakes lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the vehicle
under control at all times. If the braking
action does not return to normal, stop as
soon as it is safe to do so and call your
Hyundai dealer for assistance.
o Don't coast down hills with the vehicle out of
gear. This may be extremely hazardous.
Keep the vehicle in gear at all times, use the
brakes to slow down, then shift to a lower
gear so that engine braking will help you
maintain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can be
dangerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake compo-
nents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the vehicle point-
ed straight ahead while you slow down.
When you are moving slowly enough for it to
be safe to do so, pull off the road and stop
in a safe place.
o If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, don't let your vehicle creep
forward.
To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
the parking brake and place the gear selec-
tor lever in "P"(automatic transmission) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transmission).
If your vehicle is facing downhill, turn the
front wheels away from the curb to help
keep the vehicle from rolling. If there is no
curb or if it is required by other conditions to
keep the vehicle from rolling, block the
wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or near
the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. if
there is a risk that the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while you
put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic)
or in first or reverse gear (manual transmis-
sion) and block the rear wheels so the
vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
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