traction control Hyundai Coupe 2003 User Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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B260A01GK-EAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1. Speedometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Odometer/Trip Odometer
4. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (Not all models)
5. Coolant Temperature Gauge
6. Trip Computer
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Tachometer 9. Traction Control Indicator Light
(Not all models)
10. Door Ajar Warning Light
11. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
12. Charging System Warning Light
13. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
14. Seat Belt Warning Light
15. High Beam Indicator Light
16. Oil Pressure Warning Light 17. Malfuction Indicator Light (Not all models)
18. Low Fuel Warning Light
19. Parking Brake/Brake Fluide Level Warning
Light
20. Trip Computer Reset Knob
21. Cruise Indicator (Not all models)
22. Hatchback door Open Warning Light
23. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light (Not all models)

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SB210S1-E BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORThe front brake disc pads are fitted with an audible wear indicator which will cause a highpitched noise to be emitted when the remainingamount of friction lining is below the specifiedvalue. When the wear indicator is heard, thebrake pads should be replaced without delay toavoid damage occurring to the brake discs and asevere reduction in braking efficiency. SB215A1-E FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel gauge is not intended to give otherthan an approximate indication of the fuellevel and is unsuitable for the purposes ofcalculating fuel consumption figures.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
This lamp illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that theexhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to the "ON" position, and will go outafter engine starting. If it illuminates while driving,or does not illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, take your car to yournearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have thesystem checked.
shortage may occur. This situation must be avoided to prevent damage to the catalyst occur-ring. B260E01HP-GAT
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (Not all models)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the"OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
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CRUISE INDICATOR (Not all models)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control main switchon the end of the barrel is pushed.The indicator light does not illuminate when thecruise control main switch is pushed a secondtime.Information about the use of cruise control isbeginning on page 1-48.
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B265C01O-AAT Traction Control Indicator Lights (If installed)
The traction control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position andwhether the system is in operation or not.They will illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, but should go outafter three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFFindicator stays on, take your car to your autho-rized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked. See section 2 for more informationabout the TCS.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
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When shifting into reverse gear, pull the miss-
shift prevention tab and shift into reverse gear position. (B Type : 6 speed type) CAUTION:
o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear when the car is in motion.
o To avoid damaging the selector mecha- nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a hand rest. Release the lever immediatelythe shift is completed.
o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, and donot hold the vehicle on a gradient usingthe clutch.
o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved by upshifting before the tachometer needleenters the red zone.
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the neutral position.
o When descending long gradients, make use of the engine braking to assist thefootbrake to avoid brake fade or over-heating.
o When slippery conditions are encountered, increased caution should be exercisedwhen gear changing, braking or ac-celerating. Abrupt changes in speed maycause a loss of traction or control of thevehicle. NOTE:
o During cold weather, shifting may be dif- ficult until the transaxle lubricant haswarmed up. This is normal and not harm-ful to the transaxle.
o If you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) positionand let up on the clutch. Press the clutchpedal back down, and then shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as this can result in pre-mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
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Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to the
floor before shifting, then released slowly. Donot rest your foot on the clutch pedal whiledriving.
This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the
car on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear.
Use the parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidlyand repeatedly. C070E02GK-AAT
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
The shift points as shown below are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and perfor-mance.
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Shift
from-to Recommended
15 mph (20 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 35 mph (55 km/h) 45 mph (75 km/h)
Shift
from-to Recommended
10 mph (15 km/h) 20 mph (35 km/h)30 mph (50 km/h) 45 mph (70 km/h) 60 mph (95 km/h)
A Type (5 speed) B Type (6 speed)

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2- 8 when you are driving down a long hill, slow down 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.
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 vehi-cle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move- ments, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts. In a collision crash, un unbelted personis significantly more likely to die than aperson wearing a seatbelt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at high-way speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway andthe driver oversteers to reenter the road-way. o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowdown before pulling back into the travellanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits. SC140A1-E EFFECTIVE BRAKING Braking system performance and friction mate- rial life are greatly affected by the driving styleadopted. The following suggestions are made toassist in achieving the best results from thebraking system.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead in order that heavy braking may be avoided.
o When descending long gradients, use the engine to assist in retarding the vehicle to minimize the possibility of brake fade occur-ring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer brakes function correctly and use enginebraking to assist the vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replacement brake pads and shoes to ensure consistentfriction characteristics and wear rates.
o After driving through deep water (e.g. fording), the brakes may become wet andperformance reduced. Always check brakeefficiency after emerging from the water anddry the brakes by lightly depressing thebrake pedal several times whilst driving slow-ly.
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forward positions with the brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift- ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D"position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place of the parking brake. Always setthe parking brake, shift the transaxle into"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-tion when you leave the vehicle, evenmomentarily. Never leave the vehicleunattended while the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
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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,

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 9
o Apply the parking brake only when the vehi-
cle is at rest.
o Since the power assistance provided by the brake servo is derived from the engine, coasting with the engine turned off or towingof the vehicle with the engine turned off willresult in greatly increased pedal pressuresbeing required to stop the vehicle.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause thetransaxle to overheat. Always use the brakepedal or parking brake.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (Not all models)
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: During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may beheard in the engine compartment while brak-ing. These conditions are normal and indi-cate that the anti-lock brake system is func-tioning properly. WARNING: ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving manoeuvres. Even though vehicle control is improvedduring emergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and objectsahead. Vehicle speeds should always bereduced during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with
an anti-lock braking system may be longerthan for those without it in the followingroad conditions.
o Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
o With tire chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface is pit- ted or has different surface height.
These roads should be driven at reduced
speeds. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not be tested byhigh speed driving or cornering. This couldendanger the safety of yourself or others. C300A03Y-EAT
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) (Not all models)
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On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spin-ning excessively, thus helping the car to accel-erate. It also provides sufficient driving forceand steering performance as the car turns ataccelerated speeds.
SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning exces-sively during starting or while making accelerat-ed turns on slippery roads to avoid losing thedriving force of the front wheels.
Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure todecelerate the car sufficiently before enteringcurves.

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Indicators and Warning The indicators should illuminate when the igni-
tion key is turned to ON or START but should go out after three seconds.
If the indicators do not illuminate, or the TCS or
TCS-OFF indicator does not go out after 3seconds, have it checked by an authorizeddealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device while driving, TCS-OFF indicator illumi-nates as a warning.
If TCS-OFF indicator illuminates, pull your car
to a safe place and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to check if the
TCS-OFF indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by anauthorized Hyundai dealer. effect of brake control and indicates noth-ing unusual.
3) When the engine starts, a click is heard from the engine compartment; however,this is only the sound of traction controlbeing checked.
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedal maynot cause the engine speed to increasedue to TCS operation. NOTE:
1) When the TCS-OFF indicator illuminates,
traction control is automatically deacti- vated for safety.
2) This warning function is not provided when the driver selects the TCS-OFFmode.
SC150A1-F DRIVING FOR ECONOMY You can save fuel and get more miles 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 possible. Al- ways maintain a safe distance from othervehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-ing. 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-
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TCS ON/OFF Mode When the TCS is running, the TCS indicator
light in the instrument cluster will blink. If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS
switch, the TCS-OFF indicator light will comeon and stay on. In the TCS-OFF mode, theSLIP control will be deactivated. Adjust youdriving accordingly. To turn the system backon, press the switch again. The TCS-OFF indi-cator light should go off.
NOTE:
1) The TCS mode will automatically be turned ON after the engine is turned offand restarted.
2) When the traction control system is op- erating properly, you can feel a slightpulsation in the vehicle. This is only the
CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is acceleratingexcessively. In this situation, gently releasefoot pressure from the accelerator pedaland maintain moderate speed.
WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclement weather and on slippery road surfacesshould be observed.

INDEX
10-4 SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
........................................ 1-8
SEAT WARM ER ................................................................................. 1-9
SERVICE HI STORY ........................................................................... 5-1
SMOOTH CORNERING ................................................................... 2-11
SNOW TYRES ................................................................................... 8-1
SPARE TYRE ..................................................................................... 3-3
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT .................................................. 6-8
SPECTACLE CASE ......................................................................... 1-41
SPEEDOMETER .............................................................................. 1-30
STARTING THE ENGINE ............... ................................................... 2-3
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY ..................................................... 6-15
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER .................................................... 1-48
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ............................................................. 1-63
SUN VISOR ...................................................................................... 1-47
SUNROOF ........................................................................................ 1-39
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM ......................1-19
T TACHOMETER ................................................................................. 1-30
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM ................................................................... 1-4
TOWING ATTACHMENTS ........... ....................................................2-12
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ................... .................................... 2-9
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING ............................................... 2-12
TRIP COMPUTER ............................................................................ 1-31
TRIP ODOMETER ............................................................................ 1-31TYRE PRESSURES
........................................................................... 8-1
TYRE BALANCING ............................................................................ 8-3
TYRE CHAINS ................................................................................... 8-2
TYRE REPLACEMEN T ...................................................................... 8-3
TYRE ROTATION .............................................................................. 8-2
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VARIABLE INTERMITTENT WIPE FACILITY .................................1-35
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .............................................. 8-1
VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY ................................................ 3-7
WWHEEL REPLACEMENT ................................................................... 8-3
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REPLENISHMENT ..........6-10
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ..................................................... 6-10
WINDSCREEN WASHER OPERATION ..........................................1-35
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER SWITCH ....................................1-35
WINTER MOTORING ....................................................................... 2-11