check engine light Hyundai Terracan 2003 Owner's Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 2 YB020A1-E BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE
o Ensure that all windows, mirrors and lamps are clean.
o Check condition of all tyres.
o Ensure that no fluid leaks are evident.
o Ensure that the area around the vehicle is clear before driving off.
YB020B1-E AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE
o Ensure that all occupants fasten and cor- rectly adjust seat belts.
o Ensure that seat and headrestraint positions are adjusted for optimum safety, control and comfort.
o Adjust interior and exterior rear view mir- rors.
o Verify correct operation of lamps, horn and other electrical equipment.
o Ensure that warning lamps illuminate when ignition is turned on.
NOTE: Fluid levels such as engine oil, engine cool- ant, brake and windscreen washer fluidshould be checked daily or at each refuel-ling, whichever occurs sooner. B020A01FC-EAT RUNNING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAIThe longevity and performance of the vehicle are greatly affected by the care exercised dur-ing the first 1000 miles of motoring. Because ofmodern manufacturing techniques, rigid guide-lines regarding maximum road speeds havebecome unnecessary. However, certain pre-cautions should be observed in order to obtainthe best possible performance and useful lifefrom the vehicle.
1) Do not race the engine without a load (i.e revving the engine in neutral).
2) During the first 500 miles the maximum engine speed should be restricted to 3000rpm and gradually increased thereafter.
3) Avoid prolonged constant speed operation. The internal components of the engine willbecome run-in more quickly if the operation
speed is varied during the running in period.
4) Never allow the engine to labour. Use the gearbox freely and avoid large throttle open-ings when the engine speed is below 1500rpm.
5) Avoid rapid acceleration and maximum throttle openings.
6) Avoid harsh braking during the first 100 miles of urban motoring or 1000 miles ofmotorway driving to allow the friction facingsof the brake pads and shoes to bed againstthe discs and drums properly.
7) No trailer towing should be undertaken dur- ing the running-in period. B880A01HP-EAT IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
- For Petrol Engine The immobiliser system is an anti-theft device, designed to deter automobile theft. B880B01HP-EAT Keys
B880B01HP
B880B02HP
Light Purple
ID key
ID key Master key
Master key
Type B
Black
Type A

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ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light (Not all models)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on and then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRIremains on, comes on while driving, or does notcome on when the key is turned to the "ON"position, this indicates that there may be aproblem with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Thenormal braking system will still be operational,but without the assistance of the anti-lock brakesystem.
WARNING:
If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brakefluid level warning lights remain "ON" orcome on whilst 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. 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.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on but does notblink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or doesnot illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turnsignal system is indicated. Your dealer shouldbe consulted for repairs. B260G01A-EAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays onwhilst the engine is running, serious enginedamage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turnedon, then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on
whilst the engine is running, there is a seri-ous malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and checkthe oil level. If the oil level is low, fill 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 engineshould be checked by an authorized Hyundaidealer before the car is driven again.B260C01A-EAT
O/D OFF Indicator (Not all models)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the
overdrive off indicator will go out. This amber indicator will be illuminated when the overdriveswitch is turned off.
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Parking Brake/Low 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 brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and couldresult in a serious injury or death.
Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning
light should come on when the parking brake is applied 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 warning
light should come on when the ignition switch isturned to "ON" or "START", then go out whenthe engine starts. If the light comes on at anyother time, you should slow the vehicle andbring it to a complete stop in a safe location offthe roadway.

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B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approaching empty. When itcomes on, you should add fuel as soon aspossible. Driving with the fuel level warning lighton or with the fuel level below "E" can cause theengine to misfire and damage the catalyticconverter. B260K01B-EAT Hatchback Door Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed.
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Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6seconds when the ignition key is turned fromthe "OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260A01B-GAT Front Fog Indicator Light
Front fog indicator light comes on whenever the fog light switch is on.
B260J01S-EAT Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays onwhilst the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the lightcomes on whilst you are driving, stop, turn offthe engine and check under the bonnet. First,make certain the generator drive belt is inplace. If it is, check the tension of the belt. And then, have the system checked by your
Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loose,
broken, or missing whilst the vehicle is driv- ing, there may be a serious malfunction,engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
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Cruise Indicator Light (Not all models)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument clus- ter is illuminated only when the vehicle cruisingspeed has been set using the control switch onthe steering wheel. The indicator light does not illuminate when the main cruise control switch is activated.Information on the use of cruise control may befound on page 1-60.
The brake fluid level warning light indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinderis low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should beadded. After adding fluid, if no other trouble isfound, the car should be immediately and care-fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.If further trouble is experienced, the vehicleshould not be driven at all but taken to a dealerby a professional towing service or some othersafe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still havebraking on two wheels even if one of the dualsystems should fail. With only one of the dualsystems working, more than normal pedal traveland greater pedal pressure are required to stopthe car. Also, the car will not stop in as short adistance with only half of the brake systemworking. If the brakes fail whilst you are driving,shift to a lower gear for additional engine brak-ing and stop the car as soon as it is safe to doso.

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B260T01HP-EAT4WD Engaged Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD only)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD(Four Wheel Drive) engaged indicator lightwill come on and then go off in a few seconds. The 4WD engaged indicator light will illuminate when the transfer shift knob is set to 4Hposition(Part-time 4WD only). CAUTION: If the 4WD engaged indicator light ( )blinks (Full-time 4WD type) or illuminates
with the 4WD LOW indicator light ( ) (Part-time 4WD type) whilst driving, this indicatesthat there is a malfunction in the 4WD system.If this occurs, have your vehicle checked byan authorized Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible. B260U01HP-EAT
A/T(Automatic Transmission)
Oil Temperature Warning Light(Not all models)
The A/T oil temperature warning light comes on when the automatic transmission oil temperaturegoes up to the temperature that may result inserious damage of automatic transmission. If the A/T oil temperature warning light comes on
whilst driving, park your vehicle in at a safe
place as soon as possible. With the selectorlever shifted into "P" position, allow the engineto idle until the warning light goes off. When thewarning light goes off, the vehicle can be driven
normally.
CAUTION:If the warning light doesn't go off or blinks,this indicates that there is a malfunction inthe automatic transmission or T.C.U (Trans-mission Control Unit). If this occurs, haveyour vehicle checked by an authorizedHyundai dealer.
A/T
B260N01A-EAT Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and thesystem is not functioning properly so that theexhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.This light will also illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position, and will go out
in a few seconds. If it illuminates whilst 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.
B260R01HP-GAT 4WD LOW Indicator Light
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
4WD(Four Wheel Drive) LOW indicator light willcome on and then go off in a few seconds.
The 4WD LOW indicator light comes on when the transfer shift knob is set to low position(Part-time 4WD type : 4L position, Full-time
4WD type : LOW position).B260B01A-EAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Light
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after theignition key is turned to the "ON" position orafter the engine is started, after which it will goout. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not come on,or continuously remains on after flashing forabout 6 seconds when you turned the ignitionkey to the "ON" position or started the engine,or if it comes on whilst driving, have the SRSinspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.

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1- 38 B270A01A-EAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND (Not all models) The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing orscraping noise when new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also beheard when the brake pedal is pushed downfirmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if theworn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundaidealer immediately.
NOTE: If the engine were not started within 2 sec- onds after the preheating is completed, turnthe ignition key once more to the "LOCK"position during 10 seconds, and then to the"ON" position, in order to preheat again.
it to a complete stop in a safe location off theroadway. After starting the engine, do not drive the vehi- cle until the vacuum level is above 275 mmHgbelow atmosphere and warning light has turnedoff. If further trouble is experienced, the vehicleshould not be driven at all but taken to a dealerby a professional towing service. B265C02HP-EAT
Diesel Preheat Indication Light-amber
The indication light illuminates amber when the
ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position. The engine can be started after the preheatindication light goes off. The illuminating timevaries with the water temperature.
B265A01B-EAT Fuel Filter Warning Light(Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position and goes off after theengine has started. If it lights up whilst theengine is running, it indicates that water hasaccumulated inside the fuel filter. If this hap-pens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "Owner Maintenance") B265B01HP-GAT Brake Vacuum Warning Light(Diesel Engine)
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 brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and couldresult in serious injury or death.
The brake vacuum warning light should come onwhen the vacuum level in brake booster de-scends to about 275 mmHg or below. The brakesystem is designed to stop the vehicle withreserve assist if brake pedal is held down. Thisreserve is greatly reduced each time you releasethe brake. Without vacuum assist your vehiclecan still be stopped by pushing much harder onbrake pedal, however the stopping distance maybe much longer. If the light comes on at anyother time, you should slow the vehicle and bring
Water temperature (°F)(°C)
Below -22(-30)
-13(-25)-4(-20)
5(-15)
14(-10) 23(-5)32(0)
68(20) Illuminating time
(sec.)
26 201510
5.53.5 20

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON" check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. C030A01HP-EAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transmission, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transmis- sion, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and turn it to the "START" position. Releaseit as soon as the engine starts. Do not holdthe key in the "START" position for morethat 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" position(Automatic Transmission). SC050A1-E
KEY POSITIONS WARNING:
The engine must never be turned off and the key removed from the ignition key cylinderwhilst the vehicle is in motion since thesteering lock will operate and control of thevehicle will be lost.
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START
WARNING: (Diesel only) To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-
in the brake system during cold weatherstart-up conditions, it is necessary to runthe engine at idle after starting according tothe following table.
Ambient temp.
Above 5°F (-15°C) Below 5°F (-15°C)Warm up time
3 min. or longer 6 min. or longer After starting the engine, do not drive the vehicle until the brake vacuum warning lighthas turned off. Failure to carry out the above procedure may result in the need to apply greater pedalpressure in order to effect the necessarybraking effort.

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HPC120D1-E General Operating Instructions
o The button in the selector handle must be depressed before the selector can be moved.
o The engine may only be started when the selector is at position "P" or "N".
o Ensure that the footbrake is firmly applied when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2" or "L" and vice versa.
o Always engage the parking brake when the vehicle is unattended, never use the "P"position in place of the parking brake.
o Under normal circumstances, the selector should be placed in the "D" position and thetransmission allowed to select the most idealratio for the circumstances. In this positionmaximum fuel economy will be achieved.
o When descending steep gradients where engine braking is required, the selectorshould be placed at the "2" or "L" positiondepending upon the vehicle speed.
o When ascending steep gradients and using large throttle openings, the transmission mayrepeatedly change between two adjacentratios. This is a normal characteristic andmay be prevented by selecting "2" or "L"depending upon the vehicle speed.
o Never move the selector to or from the "P" or "N" position with the accelerator de-pressed.
o Only with the brake pedal fully depressed, the shift lever is shifted from "P" (parking)position to other position. (Not all models)
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" 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", "2" or"L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place of the parking brake. Always setthe parking brake, shift the transmissioninto "P" (Park) and turn off the ignitionwhen you leave the vehicle, even mo-mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-tended whilst the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transmission fluid level regularly, and add fluid as neces-sary. SC130A1-E OVERDRIVE SWITCH
The overdrive switch prevents the transmission upshifting higher than third gear when the switchis turned "OFF". The transmission will startfrom rest in first gear and upshift to second andthird gear depending upon the roadspeed andthrottle opening but will not upshift to fourthgear. When the overdrive switch is turned "ON",the transmission will start from rest in first gearand will upshift, depending upon roadspeed andthrottle opening to second, third and fourthgear. Therefore, when the overdrive switch isturned "OFF", the transmission performs as athree speed unit and the overdrive warning lightlocated in the instrument cluster will be illumi-nated. When the overdrive switch is turned"ON", the transmission functions as a fullyautomatic four speed unit with the maximumfuel economy potential of the vehicle beingrealized.
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LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (Not all models)
A limited-slip differential, if equipped, is for the
rear wheel differential only. The features of this limited-slip differential are described below:
Just as with a conventional differential, the
wheel on one side is allowed to turn at adifferent speed from the wheel on the other sidewhen the vehicle is cornering. The differencebetween the limited-slip differential and a con-ventional differential is that if the wheel on oneside of the vehicle loses traction, a greateramount of torque is applied to the rear wheel onthe other side to improve traction.
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EFFECTIVE BRAKING Braking system performance and friction mate-rial life are greatly affected by the driving styleadopted. The following suggestions are madeto assist 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 tominimize 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.
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 thetransmission to overheat. Always use thebrake pedal or parking brake.
CAUTION:
o Whilst the full-time 4WD vehicle is being raised on a jack, never start the engine orcause the tyres to rotate. There is the danger that rotating tyres touching the ground could cause thevehicle to go off the jack and to jumpforward.
o If one of the front or rear wheels begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehiclecan sometimes be driven out by depress-ing the accelerator pedal further; how-ever, avoid running the engine continu-ously at high rpm because doing so coulddamage the 4WD system.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move- ments, such as sharp lane charges or fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at high-way speeds.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than aperson wearing a seatbelt.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and thedriver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road- way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowdown before pulling back into the travellanes.

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WINTER MOTORING The onset of winter conditions subject motor
vehicles to greater operating demands. There- fore, the following suggestions will assist inmaintaining peak performance and reliabilityduring these periods:
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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 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 tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-flation, either too much or too little, results inunnecessary tyre wear. Check the tyre pres-sures at least once a month. 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 tyrewear 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 engineis running smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period. o Don't "labour" or "over-rev" the engine.
Labouring is driving too slowly in too high agear resulting in the vehicle kangarooing. Ifthis happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safelimit. This can be avoided by shifting at therecommended 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-EAT SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid 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, tyre wearwill be held to a minimum.

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CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing,
(temperature gauge reads near red zone), taking the following action may reduce oreliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. Whilst in stop and go traffic, place the gear selector in park or neutral and idle the engine at a higher speed.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check towbar and safety cable connections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, andturn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transmission).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift whilst driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tyres on the trailer and your car. Low tyrepressure can seriously affect the handling.Also check the spare tyre.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead.If there is too much wind buffeting slowdown to get out of the other vehicle's airturbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especial- ly on a hill, be sure to follow all the normalprecautions. Turn your front wheel into thecurb, set the parking brake firmly, and putthe transmission in 1st or Reverse (manual)or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheelchocks at each of the trailer's tyres. 9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to besure the brakes are working. This lets youcheck your electrical connection at the sametime.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced brakingefficiency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect. When ascending a long grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reducespeed to reduce chances of engine over-loading and/or overheating.
15. If you have to stop whilst going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in place by pressing on theaccelerator. This can cause the automatictransmission to overheat. Use the parkingbrake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing, check transmission fluid more
frequently.