brakes Hyundai Atos 2002 Owner's Manual

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B260P02Y-AAT ABS Service Reminder Indica- tor (SRI) (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the ABS SRI will come on and then go off in a fewseconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes onwhile driving, or does not come on when the keyis turned to the "ON" position, this indicates thatthere may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normalbraking system will still be operational, but with-out the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrumentpanel show the direction indicated by the turnsignals. If the arrow comes on but does notilluminate, blinks more rapidly than normal, ordoes not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turnsignal system is indicated. Your dealer should beconsulted for repairs. B260G01A-AAT
Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION: If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, serious enginedamage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficientoil pressure. In normal operation, it shouldcome on when the ignition switch is turnedon, then go out when the engine is started. Ifthe oil pressure warning light stays on whilethe engine is running, there is a seriousmalfunction.If this happens, stop the car as soon as it issafe to do so, turn off the engine and checkthe oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engineoil to the proper level and start the engineagain. If the light stays on with the enginerunning, turn the engine off immediately. Inany instance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, the engine shouldbe checked by an Hyundai dealer before thecar is driven again.
B260E02A-GAT Seat Belt Reminder Light
The seat belt reminder light comes on until your seat belt is fastened when the ignition key isturned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or"START".B260H03A-AAT Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING: If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible. Driving your car with a problem ineither the brake electrical system or brake
B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when- ever the headlights are switched to the highbeam or flash position.
B260C01A-AAT O/D OFF Indicator
O/D OFF Indicator O/D OFF Indicator
O/D OFF Indicator
O/D OFF Indicator (If installed)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will go out. This amberindicator will be illuminated when the overdriveswitch is turned off. (Auto T/A only)
CAUTION: If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brakefluid level warning lights remain "ON" orcome on while driving, there may be a prob-lem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force Dis-tribution).If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and haveyour vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealeras soon as possible.

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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing orscraping noise when new pads are needed. Thesound may come and go or be heard all the timewhen the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
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Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when thefuel tank is approaching empty. When it comes on,you should add fuel as soon as possible. Drivingwith the fuel level warning light on or with the fuellevel below "E" can cause the engine to misfireand damage the catalytic converter.
hydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking brake is ap-plied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or"START". After the engine is started, the lightshould go out when the parking brake is re-leased.If the parking brake is not applied, the warninglight should come on when the ignition switch isturned to "ON" or "START", then go out when theengine starts. If the light comes on at any othertime, you should slow the vehicle and bring it toa complete stop in a safe location off the road-way.The brake warning light indicates that the brakefluid level in the brake master cylinder is low andhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 orDOT 4 specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the carshould be immediately and carefully drivento a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If furthertrouble is experienced, the vehicle should not bedriven at all but taken to a dealer by a profes-sional towing service or some other safe method.Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonalbraking systems. This means you still have brak-ing on two wheels even if one of the dual systemsshould fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel andgreater pedal pressure are required to stop thecar. Also, the car will not stop in as short a B260J01S-GAT
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should comeon when the ignition is turned on, then go outwhen the engine is running. If the light stays onwhile the engine is running, there is a malfunctionin the electrical charging system. If the lightcomes on while you are driving, stop, turn off theengine and check under the hood. First, makecertain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is,check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by yourHyundai dealer. CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen,broken, or mission while the vehicle is driv-ing, there may be a serious malfunction, en-gine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260B01S-GAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If installed)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after theignition key is turned to the "ON" position or afterthe engine is started, after which it will go out.This light also comes on when the SRS is notworking properly. If the SRI does not come on, orcontinuously remains on after flashing for about6 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the"ON" position or started the engine, or if it comeson while driving, have the SRS inspected by anauthorized Hyundai Dealer.
distance with only half of the brake system work- ing. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift toa lower gear for additional engine braking andstop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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B550A01S-GAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT (If Installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights on either side of the car, the high mounted rearstoplight in the center of the rear window orinstalled in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied.
Always engage the parking brake before leavingthe car. This also turns on the parking brakeindicator light when the key is in the "ON" or"START" position. Before driving away, be surethat the parking brake is fully released and theindicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever up
as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brake lever.
B530A01A-AAT PARKING BRAKE
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B520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIR- ROR Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is selectedby flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirrortoward you. In the "night" position, the glare ofheadlights of cars behind you is reduced.
The outside rear view mirrors can be foldedrearward for parking in narrow areas. WARNING: Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewmirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control, and an acci-dent which could cause death, serious inju-ry or property damage.
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Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Theclutch pedal should be always used after fullyreturning to the original position. Do not restyour foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Thiscan cause unnecessary wear. Do not partiallyengage the clutch to hold the car on an incline.This causes unnecessary wear. Use the park-ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do notoperate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly. o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of yourcar.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped be- fore you attempt to shift into reverse. Thetransaxle can be damaged if you do not. To
shift into reverse, depress the clutch (manualtransaxle), move the shift lever to neutral,
wait three seconds, then shift to the reverseposition.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On aslippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
oo
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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 you
you you
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high- lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
way speeds.
oo
oo
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the roadway and
roadway and roadway and
roadway and
roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road- the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
way. way.
way.
way.
oo
oo
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.
way, do not steer sharply. way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
Instead, slow Instead, slow
Instead, slow
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.
oo
oo
o
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt. person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
oo
oo
o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
by upshifting.
by upshifting. by upshifting.
by upshifting.
by upshifting.
oo
oo
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
neutral position.
neutral position. neutral position.
neutral position.
neutral position.
oo
oo
o
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
to assist the
to assist the to assist the
to assist the
to assist the
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over- footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
heating.
heating. heating.
heating.
heating.
oo
oo
o When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun- When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should be ex-
be ex- be ex-
be ex-
be ex-
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
speed
speed speed
speed
speed
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction. may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
oo
oo
o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least
neutral for at least neutral for at least
neutral for at least
neutral for at least
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your 3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position. the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
oo
oo
o During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
oo
oo
o
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse), or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position. or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
oo
oo
o
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre- during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. C070D01X-GAT
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,when you are driving down a long hill, slowdown and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine,which can cause damage.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should
gear, caution should gear, caution should
gear, caution should
gear, caution should
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad- be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
in such
in such in such
in such
in such
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en- a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage. possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.

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o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear): Use for driving up a very steep grade or for engine braking when descending steep hills.When downshifting to "L", the transaxle willtemporarily remain in second gear until thevehicle has slowed enough for low gear toengage. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in lowgear. "L" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift up to 2nd is performed when the car exceeds acertain speed and, as speed increases, thetransaxle will shift up to 3rd gear to preventover-revving the engine. C090H01E-GAT
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
oo
oo
o For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
oo
oo
o The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order
to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P" to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi- (Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
tions.
tions. tions.
tions.
tions.
oo
oo
o It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R", It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi- "N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage. avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage.
C090I01E-AAT CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
oo
oo
o
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped. When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transaxle will automatically upshift to the sec-ond, third and overdrive gears. When the over-
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Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch
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oo
oo
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied.
brakes applied.
oo
oo
o
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift- Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
"L" position.
"L" position. "L" position.
"L" position.
"L" position.
oo
oo
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni- "P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running. unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running.
oo
oo
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
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o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse): o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse):
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to
a complete stop before shifting the selector lever to "R" position.
C090E01A-GATo D (Drive):
o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):
Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence,giving best economy and power. Never down-shift manually to "2" position or "L" positionwhen vehicle speed is more than 95 km/h (60mph). C090D02A-AAT
o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):
In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral
position, which means that no gears are en-gaged. The engine can be started with the shiftlever in "N" position, although this is not recom-mended except if the engine stalls while the caris moving.
C090F01A-AATo 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing
or engine braking downhill. "2" automaticallyshifts between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to third gear isdone when the car speed exceeds a certainvalue to prevent the engine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" returning to normal driving condition.

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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
area while the
area while the area while the
area while the
area while the car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a
proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts
are are
are are
are available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is
folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in serious
serious serious
serious
serious
injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a
sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should not extend
not extend not extend
not extend
not extend
higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This
could allow cargo
could allow cargo could allow cargo
could allow cargo
could allow cargo
to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops. injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops.
o After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicator light is out beforedriving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when the car iswashed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakesare wet and it may also pull to one side. Todry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly untilthe braking action returns to normal, takingcare to keep the car under control at alltimes. If the braking action does not return tonormal, stop as soon as it is safe to do soand call your Hyundai dealer for assistance.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear. This is extremely hazardous. Keep thecar in gear at all times, use the brakes toslow down, then shift to a lower gear so thatengine braking will help you maintain a safespeed.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On aslippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
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 repeatedupshifting and downshifting between 3rd and4th gear is needed when climbing a gentleslope, it is recommended that the overdriveswitch be turned off. Turn the overdriveswitch back on immediately afterward.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
oo
oo
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.
oo
oo
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road- the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
way. way.
way.
way.
oo
oo
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.
oo
oo
o In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt. person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
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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 be- fore you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-ous. Always leave the car in gear whenmoving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,when you are driving down a long hill, slowdown and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, 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 de- pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keepthe car from moving.
drive switch is turned off, the transaxle will notupshift to the overdrive gear. For normal driv-ing, the selector lever should be left in the "D"position and the overdrive switch turned on.
If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Thetransaxle will automatically shift to a lower gear,depending on the vehicle speed and load.

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2- 8 WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous
driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers. driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers.
Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved
during emergency
during emergency during emergency
during emergency
during emergency
braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects
ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be
speeds should always be speeds should always be
speeds should always be
speeds should always be
reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions. reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped withan anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system an anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system may be longer
may be longer may be longer
may be longer
may be longer
than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following
road conditions.
road conditions. road conditions.
road conditions.
road conditions.
oo
oo
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov- Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
ered roads. ered roads.
ered roads.
ered roads.
oo
oo
o Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
oo
oo
o Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different surface height.
surface height. surface height.
surface height.
surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle should
should should
should
should
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
features
features features
features
features of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor- not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
nering.
nering. nering.
nering.
nering. This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of
yourself or others.
yourself or others. yourself or others.
yourself or others.
yourself or others.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If installed)
(If installed) (If installed)
(If installed)
(If installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-
trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABSwill increase vehicle control during braking.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake
pedal when the
pedal when the pedal when the
pedal when the
pedal when the
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
heard in the engine
heard in the engine heard in the engine
heard in the engine
heard in the engine
compartment while brak-
compartment while brak- compartment while brak-
compartment while brak-
compartment while brak-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi- ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the
cate that the cate that the
cate that the
cate that the
anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func- anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func-
tioning properly.
tioning properly. tioning properly.
tioning properly.
tioning properly. put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)and block the rear wheels so the car cannotroll. Then release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause thetransaxle to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can bedangerous because it can result in the brakesoverheating and losing their effectiveness. Italso 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 pointedstraight ahead while you slow down. Whenyou are moving slowly enough for it to be
safe to do so, pull off the road and stop in asafe 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.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage the parking brake and place the gear selec-tor lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). Ifyour car is facing downhill, turn the frontwheels into the curb to help keep the carfrom rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turnthe front wheels away from the curb to helpkeep the car from rolling. If there is no curb
or if it is required by other conditions to keepthe car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This ismost likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or nearthe 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

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resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap- pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving isracing the engine beyond its safe limit. Thiscan be avoided by shifting at the recom-mended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated by enginepower so your fuel economy is reducedwhen you use it.
C150A01A-AAT SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cornersshould always be taken under gentle accelera-tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wearwill be held to a minimum.
C160A01A-AATWINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. Tominimize the problems of winter driving, youshould follow these suggestions:
C160B01A-GATSnowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tirechains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-
ly. Improper alignment can result from hittingcurbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-faces. Poor alignment causes faster tirewear and may also result in other problemsas well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance withthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. Ifyou drive your car in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required (seeSection 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and freeof corrosive materials. It is especially impor-tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed toaccumulate on the underside of the car. Thisextra weight can result in increased fuelconsumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engine isrunning smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear
C140A01A-AAT
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more kilometers 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 shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don't race between stoplights. Try toadjust your speed to that of the other trafficso you don't have to change speeds unnec-essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-sible. Always maintain a safe distance fromother vehicles so you can avoid unneces-sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving ata moderate speed, especially on the high-way, is one of the most effective ways toreduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In ad-dition, driving with your foot resting on thebrake pedal may cause the brakes to over-heat, which reduces their effectiveness andmay lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-flation, either too much or too little, results inunnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-sures at least once a month.

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2- 10 ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key.Handle the heated key with care to avoid burn-ing your fingers.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The proper temperature for using the immo-
The proper temperature for using the immo- The proper temperature for using the immo-
The proper temperature for using the immo-
The proper temperature for using the immo-
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
frozen lock,
frozen lock, frozen lock,
frozen lock,
frozen lock, it may cause damage to the
it may cause damage to the it may cause damage to the
it may cause damage to the
it may cause damage to the
transponder in its head.
transponder in its head. transponder in its head.
transponder in its head.
transponder in its head. C160H01A-AAT
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer System
Washer System Washer System
Washer System
Washer System
To keep the water in the window washer sys- tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freezesolution in accordance with instructions on thecontainer. Window washer anti-freeze is avail-able from Hyundai dealers and most auto partsoutlets. Do not use engine coolant or othertypes of anti-freeze as these may damage thefinish. C160I01X-GAT
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is mostlikely to happen when there is an accumulationof snow or ice around or near the rear brakes orif the brakes are wet. If there is a risk theparking brake may freeze, apply it only tempo-
C160F01A-AAT
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System
System System
System
System
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Alsocheck all ignition wiring and components to besure they are not cracked, worn or damaged inany way.
C160D01A-AAT
Check Battery and Cables
Check Battery and Cables Check Battery and Cables
Check Battery and Cables
Check Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the batterysystem. Visually inspect the battery and cablesas described in Section 6. The level of chargein your battery can be checked by your Hyundaidealer or a service station. C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary
Necessary Necessary
Necessary
Necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used dur-ing cold weather. See Section 9 for recommen-dations. If you aren't sure what weight oil youshould use, consult your Hyundai dealer. C160G01A-GAT
To Keep Locks from Freezing
To Keep Locks from Freezing To Keep Locks from Freezing
To Keep Locks from Freezing
To Keep Locks from Freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the keyopening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt itwith an approved de-icing fluid to remove the
Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety
and handling of your car. Speeding, rapid accel-eration, sudden brake applications, and sharpturns are potentially very hazardous practices.During deceleration, use engine braking to thefullest extent. Sudden brake applications onsnowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance betweenthe vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, applythe brake gently.
It should be noted that installing tire chains on
the tire will provide a greater driving force, butwill not prevent side skids.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Tire chains are not legal in all provinces.
Tire chains are not legal in all provinces. Tire chains are not legal in all provinces.
Tire chains are not legal in all provinces.
Tire chains are not legal in all provinces. Check
Check Check
Check
Check province laws before fitting tire
province laws before fitting tire province laws before fitting tire
province laws before fitting tire
province laws before fitting tire
chains.
chains. chains.
chains.
chains.
C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant
Coolant Coolant
Coolant
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be usedbecause it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-ing system, lubricates the water pump andprevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-ish your coolant in accordance with the main-tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,have your coolant tested to assure that itsfreezing point is sufficient for the temperaturesanticipated during the winter.

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2- 12 NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
1.1.
1.1.
1.
Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back
the back the back
the back
the back
than in the front. About 60% of
than in the front. About 60% of than in the front. About 60% of
than in the front. About 60% of
than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
the rear.
the rear. the rear.
the rear.
the rear.
2.2.
2.2.
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the
must not exceed the must not exceed the
must not exceed the
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden- Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
tification plate
tification plate tification plate
tification plate
tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
(see page 8-1). The total (see page 8-1). The total
(see page 8-1). The total
(see page 8-1). The total
gross vehicle weight
gross vehicle weight gross vehicle weight
gross vehicle weight
gross vehicle weight
is the combined
is the combined is the combined
is the combined
is the combined
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen- weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
gers and their luggage,
gers and their luggage, gers and their luggage,
gers and their luggage,
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
cargo, hitch, trailer cargo, hitch, trailer
cargo, hitch, trailer
cargo, hitch, trailer
tongue load and other optional equip-
tongue load and other optional equip- tongue load and other optional equip-
tongue load and other optional equip-
tongue load and other optional equip-
ment.
ment. ment.
ment.
ment.
3.3.
3.3.
3.
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight
exceed the Gross Axle Weight exceed the Gross Axle Weight
exceed the Gross Axle Weight
exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating
Rating Rating
Rating
Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex- that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
ceed
ceed ceed
ceed
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the trunk can overload
luggage in the trunk can overload luggage in the trunk can overload
luggage in the trunk can overload
luggage in the trunk can overload thethe
thethe
the
rear axle. Redistribute the load and check
rear axle. Redistribute the load and check rear axle. Redistribute the load and check
rear axle. Redistribute the load and check
rear axle. Redistribute the load and check
the axle weight again.
the axle weight again. the axle weight again.
the axle weight again.
the axle weight again.
4.4.
4.4.
4. The maximum permissible overhang of
The maximum permissible overhang of The maximum permissible overhang of
The maximum permissible overhang of
The maximum permissible overhang of
the coupling point is 570 mm.
the coupling point is 570 mm. the coupling point is 570 mm.
the coupling point is 570 mm.
the coupling point is 570 mm.
(ATOS VAN : 568mm)
(ATOS VAN : 568mm) (ATOS VAN : 568mm)
(ATOS VAN : 568mm)
(ATOS VAN : 568mm)
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Safety Chains
Safety Chains Safety Chains
Safety Chains
Safety Chains
Should the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the trailer or vehicle could wander dangerouslyacross other lanes of traffic and ultimately col-lide with another vehicle. To eliminate this po-tentially dangerous situation, safety chains, at-tached between your car and the trailer ortowed vehicle, are required in most provinces.
C190E04X-GATTrailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weightSSA2200B
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased
by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified by checking the total weight of the
loaded trailer and then checking the load on thetongue.
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Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or localregulations and that it is properly installed andoperating correctly.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent
require more frequent require more frequent
require more frequent
require more frequent maintenance due to
maintenance due to maintenance due to
maintenance due to
maintenance due to
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un- the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
der Severe
der Severe der Severe
der Severe
der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.
Usage Conditions" on page 5-4. Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.
Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.
Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly
rectly rectly
rectly
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
to the vehicle brake system. to the vehicle brake system.
to the vehicle brake system.
to the vehicle brake system.
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When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close
excess of 12%) pay close excess of 12%) pay close
excess of 12%) pay close
excess of 12%) pay close
attention to the
attention to the attention to the
attention to the
attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to
ensure the engine does
ensure the engine does ensure the engine does
ensure the engine does
ensure the engine does not overheat. If
not overheat. If not overheat. If
not overheat. If
not overheat. If
the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature
gauge moves across
gauge moves across gauge moves across
gauge moves across
gauge moves across the dial towards
the dial towards the dial towards
the dial towards
the dial towards
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
it is safe to do
it is safe to do it is safe to do
it is safe to do
it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
so, and allow the engine to so, and allow the engine to
so, and allow the engine to
so, and allow the engine to
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
once
once once
once
once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
the engine has cooled sufficiently. the engine has cooled sufficiently.
the engine has cooled sufficiently.
the engine has cooled sufficiently.