manual transmission Hyundai Tiburon 2006 Owner's Manual

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI60
PARKING BRAKEB530A03A-EATThe parking brake must always be set when the
vehicle is to be left unattended. When the parking
brake is applied, and the ignition key is at the "ON"
position, the parking brake warning lamp will be
illuminated. Before driving the vehicle, the parking
brake must be fully released and the warning lamp
extinguished.
o To engage the parking brake, first apply the
foot brake and then without pressing the
release button in, pull the parking brake lever
up as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift
lever should be positioned in the appropriate
low gear on manual transmission vehicles or
in the Park position on automatic transmis-
sion vehicles.
HGK3019 B520B02O-GAT
(Electric type) (If installed)The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare of headlights
of the car behind you.
1. Pressing the button turns the auto-
dimming function OFF which is indicated by
the green Status Indicator LED turning off.
2. Pressing the button again turns the auto-
dimming function ON which is indicated by
the green Status Indicator LED turning on.NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "ON" position
each time the vehicle is started.
HLZ2068-1
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WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking always
set the parking brake as far as possible and
fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the
park position. Vehicles not fully engaged in
park with the parking brake set are at risk for
moving inadvertently and injuring yourself
or others.o To release the parking brake, first apply the
foot brake and pull up the parking brake lever
slightly. Secondly, depress the release but-
ton and lower the parking brake lever whilst
holding the button.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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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. Firmly
engage the parking brake and place the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or
in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle).
If your car is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn the front
wheels away from the curb to help keep the
car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is
required by other conditions to keep the car
from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or near
the 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 put
the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or
in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the car cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transmission to overheat. Always use the
brake pedal or parking brake. o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes
are wet. Wet brakes cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the
brakes lightly while driving slowly until the
braking action returns to normal, taking care
to keep the car under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to normal,
stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call your
Hyundai dealer for assistance.
o Don’t coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car
in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow
down, then shift to a lower gear so that engine
braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
o Don’t "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can be
dangerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake com-
ponents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAM (ESP)C310A02JM-AAT(If installed)
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WARNING:
Never drive too fast for the road conditions
or too quickly when cornering. Electronic
stability control (ESP) will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers and hydroplaning on wet sur-
faces can still result in serious accidents.
Only a safe and attentive driver can prevent
accidents by avoiding maneuvers that
cause the vehicle to lose traction. Even with
ESP installed, always follow all the normal
precautions for driving - including driving
at safe speeds for the conditions.