Good Driving Practices; Good Braking Practices - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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Good Driving Practices

Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the acceler-
ator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P"
when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This may be extremely hazardous.
Always leave the car in gear when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them
to overheat and malfunction. Instead, when
you are driving down a long hill, slow down
and shift to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not depend
on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep the car
from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
upshifting and downshifting between the 3rd
and 4th gear is needed when climbing a
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gentle slope, it is recommended that the over-
drive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive
switch back on immediately afterward.
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
o o o o o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds. way speeds.
o o o o o Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver
oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o o o o o In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes. lanes. lanes. lanes.
o o o o o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
o o o o o Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
Never exceed posted speed limits.
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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES

GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
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WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf
panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an
accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could
move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-
move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-
hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.
hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.
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.
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your
car will not stop as quickly if the brakes are
wet. Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to nor-
mal, taking care to keep the car 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 assis-
tance.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car 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 dan-
gerous 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 car pointed
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 car is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, don't let your car creep forward. To
avoid creeping forward, keep your foot on the
brake pedal when the car is stopped.
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