fuel consumption Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B400B01MC
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-GAT (If Installed)
2. Trip Odometer
o This mode indicates the drive dis-
tance travelled since the last drive time reset.
o Refer to the explanation of the trip
computer (see page 1-74, Tripmeter).
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURETRIPMETER
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISTANCE TO EMPTY
TRIP Switch
Pushing in the TRIP switch for less than 1 second when the ignition switch is in "ON" position changes the displayas follows;
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3. Average Fuel Consumption
(L/100km or MPG)
B400B04MC
o This mode calculates the average fuel consumption from the total fuel used and the distance since the lastaverage 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 discon-nected.
o To reset the average fuel consump- tion to zero (--), press the TRIPswitch for more than 1 second.
o When you drive 0.5 km (0.5 mile) and less after resetting, the average fuelconsumption will be displayed to '--'.
Odometer
Average Fuel Consumption
2. Tripmeter (km or miles)
o This mode indicates the total dis-tance travelled since the last tripmeter reset. Total distance is also reset tozero if the battery is disconnected.
o Pressing the TRIP switch for more
than 1 second when the tripmeter isbeing displayed clears the tripmeter to zero.
o The meter's working range is from 0 to 999.9 kms (999.9 miles). B400B03MC
Odometer Tripmeter1. Outside Temperature
(°C or °F)
This mode indicates the outside tem-
perature between -40°C (-40°F) and
80°C (176°F) . B400B02MC
Odometer
Outside Temperature

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear. This is extremely haz-
ardous. Keep the car in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down, then shift to a lower gear so thatengine braking will help you main- tain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Rest- ing your foot on the brake pedal
while driving can be dangerous be- cause it can result in the brakesoverheating and losing their effec- tiveness. It also increases the wear of the brake components.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently andkeep the car pointed straight aheadwhile you slow down. When you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off the road andstop in a safe place.
o If your car is equipped with an auto-
matic transaxle, don't let your carcreep forward. To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when the car is stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage the parking brake and placethe gear selector lever in "P" (auto-matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your caris facing downhill, turn the frontwheels into the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your car is facing
uphill, turn the front wheels awayfrom the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is requiredby other conditions to keep the car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your park- ing brake can freeze in the engagedposition. This is most likely to hap- pen when there is an accumulationof snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parkingbrake may freeze, apply it only tem- porarily while you put the gear se- lector lever in "P" (automatic) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then releasethe parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the up-
grade with the accelerator pedal.This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
C140A01A-GAT You can save fuel and get more kilo- meters from your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack- rabbit" starts or full-throttle shiftsand maintain a steady cruising speed. Don't race between stop- lights. Try to adjust your speed tothat of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unneces- sarily. Avoid heavy traffic wheneverpossible. Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoidunnecessary braking. This also re- duces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel yourcar uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, isone of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.

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o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racingthe engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is oper-ated by engine power so your fueleconomy is reduced when you use it.
more frequent maintenance is re- quired (see Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should bekept clean and free of corrosivematerials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al- lowed to accumulate on the under-side of the car. This extra weight can result in increased fuel con- sumption and also contribute to cor-rosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-
sary weight in your car. Weight re-duces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (andnot in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require extended warm-up. As soonas the engine is running smoothly,you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumptionand also increase wear on these components. In addition, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedalmay cause the brakes to overheat, which reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious con-sequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pres-sure. Incorrect inflation, either too much or too little, results in unnec- essary tire wear. Check the tire pres-sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment canresult from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire wearand may also result in other prob- lems as well as greater fuel con- sumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reducedmaintenance costs, maintain yourcar in accordance with the mainte- nance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe conditions,