fuel consumption Hyundai Elantra GT 2016 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Trip computer
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er in the driver information system. It
displays information related to driv-
ing on the LCD screen when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position. If the
battery is disconnected, all stored
information (except odometer) is
reset.Press the TRIP button for less than 1
second to select any mode as fol-
lows:
Type A
Type B
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Tripmeter B
Instant fuel consumption*
Tripmeter A
Distance to empty
Average fuel consumption*
Service Mode*
User setting
Elapsed time*
Average speed*
Tripmeter B
Tripmeter A
Distance to empty*
Average fuel consumption* &
Instant fuel consumption*
Service Mode*
User setting
* if equipped
Elapsed time*
Average speed*

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Tripmeter
TRIP A : Tripmeter A
TRIP B : Tripmeter B
This mode indicates the distance of
individual trips selected since the
last tripmeter reset.
The meter's working range is from 0.0
to 9999.9 miles (0.0 to 9999.9 km).
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the tripmeter
(TRIP A or TRIP B) is being dis-
played, clears the tripmeter to zero
(0.0).
Distance to empty
This mode indicates the estimated
distance to empty based on the cur-
rent fuel in the fuel tank and the
amount of fuel delivered to the
engine.
The meter’s working range is from 1
to 9999 miles (1 to 9999 km).
Average fuel economy
(if equipped)
This mode calculates the estimated
average fuel consumption from the
total fuel used and the distance since
the last average economy reset. The
total fuel used is calculated from the
fuel consumption input. For a more
accurate calculation, drive more than
0.03 miles (50 m).
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Features of your vehicle
• When the “Avg. Fuel Economy” of“User Setting” is in the “Off”
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the average
fuel consumption is displayed, clears
the average fuel consumption to zero
(--.-).
• When the “Avg. Fuel Economy” of “User Setting” is in the “After igni-
tion”
If the engine Star/Stop button is in
the OFF position during 4 hours the
average fuel consumption will be
cleared to zero (---).
• When the “Avg Fuel Economy” of “User Setting” is in the “After refu-
eling”
If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.6
MPH (1 km/h) after refueling more
than 1.6 gallons (6 l), the average
fuel consumption will be cleared to
zero (---).
Instant fuel consumption (if equipped)
This mode calculates the estimated
instant fuel consumption of the last
few seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the “Distance to
empty” function may not operate
correctly.
The trip computer may not regis-
ter additional fuel if less than 1.6
gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added
to the vehicle.
• The fuel consumption and dis- tance to empty values may vary
significantly based on driving con-
ditions, driving habits, and condi-
tion of the vehicle.
• The distance to empty value is an estimate of the available driving
distance. This value may differ
from the actual driving distance
available.
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Driving your vehicle
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
that of the other traffic so you don't
have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe
distance from other vehicles so
you can avoid unnecessary brak-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
car uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake 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 con-
sequences.
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
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your
car in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in section 7. If you
drive your car in severe conditions,
more frequent maintenance is
required (see section 7 for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materi-
als. 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.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your car. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
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