heating Hyundai Creta 2016 User Guide

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Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the
button illuminates when
the recirculated air posi
tion is selected.
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through the
heating system and heat
ed or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the
button will turn off when
the outside (fresh) air
position is selected.
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
Information
Prolonged use of the air conditioning
with the recirculated air position
selected will result in excessively dry
air in the passenger compartment. i
•Continued use of the climate
control system operation in the
recirculated air position can
cause drowsiness or sleepiness,
that may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driving.
•Continued use of the climate
control system operation in the
recirculated air position (without
the air conditioning selected)
may allow humidity to increase
inside the vehicle which may fog
the glass and obscure visibility.
•Do not sleep in a vehicle with air
conditioning or heating system
on. It may cause serious harm
or death due to a drop in the
oxygen level and/or body tem
perature.
WARNING

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System operation
Ventilation
1. Select the Face Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Select the Floor Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, select the
Front Defroster mode. Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the car through the
ventilation system, temporarily set
the air intake control to the recircu
lated air position. Return the con
trol to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed. This will
help keep the driver alert and com
fortable.
• To prevent inside of the windshield from fogging, set the air intake con
trol to the fresh air position and fan
speed to the desired position, turn
on the air conditioning system, and
adjust the temperature control to
desired temperature.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems
are filled with a R134a refrigerant.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the air conditioning button.
3. Set the mode to the Face Level mode.
4. Set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. However,
prolonged operation of the recircu
lated air position will excessively
dry the air. In this case, change the
air position.
5. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control to the
lowest setting (LO) then set the fan
speed control to the highest speed.

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When using the air conditioning sys
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera
tures are high. Air conditioning sys
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condition
ing system off if the engine tempera
ture gauge indicates engine overheat
ing.
Air conditioning system operation
tips
• If the vehicle has been parked indirect sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been achieved, switch back from the
recirculated air to the fresh outside
air position.
• To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the win
dows closed.
• Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per
formance. • If you operate air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could
cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button to
the position and fan speed
control to the lower speed.
NOTICE

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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highestposition.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The airconditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh)
air position will be selected auto
matically.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is adjusted to higher fanspeed.
Clean air (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch turns to the OFF position.
Mood bar color
Mood bar color changes by tempera
ture when parking light is ON position.
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Set temperature
< Car temperatureBlue (Cooling)
Set temperature
= Car temperatureWhite
Set temperature
> Car temperatureOrange (Heating)

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Putting lit cigarettes or matches in
an ashtray with other combustible
materials may cause fire.
WARNING
•Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
overheat.
•If the lighter does not pop out with
in 30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
•Do not insert foreign objects into
the socket of the cigarette lighter. It
may damage the cigarette lighter.
Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull
the ashtray out.
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtray as
waste receptacles.
NOTICE
Do not hold down the cigarette
lighter while it is heating. It may
overheat and damage the lighter
or the heating element.
Do not use the cigarette lighter for
accessories (shavers, handheld
vacuums, and coffee pots, etc.).
The use of plugin accessories
may damage the socket or cause
electrical failure. Use the power
outlets for this purpose.
CAUTION
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Driving your vehicle
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains station
ary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine while warming it up.Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be preheat
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to preheat the engine.
The glow indicator light ( ) will
illuminate.
5. When the glow indicator light ( ) goes out, turn the key ignition
switch to the START position. Holdthe key (maximum of 10 seconds)
until the engine starts and release it. Information
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after preheating is completed,
turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position and wait for 10
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position in order to preheat
the engine again.ii

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Driving your vehicle
1. Press the shiftlock release button.
2. Press and hold the lock release button on the shift lever.
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key
with you when exiting the vehicle.
Good driving practices
• Never move the shift lever from P(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
• Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Do not move the shift lever to N (Neutral) when driving. Doing so
may result in an accident because
of a loss of engine braking and the
transaxle could be damaged.
• Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can
result in the brakes overheating,
brake wear and possibly even
brake failure.
• Depressing both accelerator and brake pedals at the same time can
trigger logic for engine power
reduction to assure vehicle decel
eration. Vehicle acceleration will
resume after the brake pedal isreleased.
When you stay in the vehicle with
the engine running, be careful not
to depress the accelerator pedal
for a long period of time. The
engine or exhaust system may
overheat and start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep away
from the exhaust system compo
nents.
Do not stop or park over flamma
ble materials, such as dry grass,
paper or leaves. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
WARNING
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Good braking practices Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to 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 we recommend that you
call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure. If a tire goes flat while you are driv
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle 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 location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for
ward.
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Driving your vehicle
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com
plete stop and continue to depress
the brake pedal. Move the shift
lever into the 1st gear (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle) posi
tion, then apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking
brake not applied or not fully
engaged may roll inadvertently
and may cause injury to the driver
and others. ALWAYS apply the
parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
SpECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud or sand:
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in braking
or steering.
If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other nonslip
material under the drive wheels to
provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1st and R (Reverse,
for manual transaxle vehicle) or R
(Reverse) and a forward gear (for
automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to
avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transaxle wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera
tor pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal while
the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin
ning the wheels in forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. Be
careful when downshifting on slip
pery surfaces.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and exces
sive wheel spin occurs, the tem
perature in the tires can increase
very quickly. If the tires become
damaged, a tire blow out or tire
explosion can occur. This condi
tion is dangerous you and others
may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects
are anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle,
the vehicle can overheat quickly,
possibly causing an engine com
partment fire or other damage. Try
to avoid spinning the wheels as
much as possible to prevent over
heating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle
to spin the wheels above 35 mph
(56 km/h).
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If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible dam
age to the transaxle, and tire dam
age. See “Towing” in chapter 6.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehi
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head
lights.
• Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
NOTICE