fuel consumption Hyundai Accent 2009 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. Trip Odometero This mode indicates the drive distance
travelled since the last drive time reset.
o Refer to the explanation of the trip
computer (see page 1-74, Tripmeter).
TRIP COMPUTER
B400B01MC-A
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information gauge that
displays information related to driving
such as outside temperature, tripmeter,
average fuel consumption and distance
to empty on the LCD.B400B01MC-AAT(If Installed)
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
TRIPMETER
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
TRIP SwitchPushing in the TRIP switch for less than
1 second when the ignition switch is in
"ON" position changes the display as
follows;
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3. Average Fuel Consumption
(MPG)
B400B04MC-A
o This mode calculates the average fuel
consumption from the total fuel used
and the distance since the last aver-
age consumption reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from
the fuel consumption input.
o Average fuel consumption is reset to
zero (--) if the battery is disconnected.
o To reset the average fuel consumption
to zero (--), press the TRIP switch for
more than 1 second.
o When you drive 0.5 mile (0.5 km) and
less after resetting, the average fuel
consumption will be displayed to '--'.
Odometer
Average Fuel Consumption
2. Tripmeter (miles)o This mode indicates the total distance
travelled since the last tripmeter reset.
Total distance is also reset to zero if
the battery is disconnected.
o Pressing the TRIP switch for more than
1 second when the tripmeter is being
displayed clears the tripmeter to zero.
o The meter's working range is from 0 to
999.9 miles (999.9 kms).
B400B03MC-E
OdometerTripmeter
1. Outside Temperature (°F)This mode indicates the outside tem-
perature between -40°F (-40°C) and
176°F (80°C) .
B400B02MC-A
OdometerOutside Temperature

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles
from your car if you follow these sugges-
tions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod-
erate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unnec-
essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, espe-
cially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-
sumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences. o Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
tion. 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 transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade
with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the transaxle to overheat. Al-
ways use the brake pedal or parking
brake.o Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can re-
sult from hitting curbs or driving too fast
over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced main-
tenance costs, maintain your car in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more fre-
quent maintenance is required (see
Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum
service, your Hyundai should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials.
It is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.