Hyundai Atos owners manual page 71

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C140A01A-AAT o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct- resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap- DRIVING FOR ECONOMY ly. Improper alignment can result from hitting pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is You can save fuel and get more kilometers from curbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This your car if you follow these suggestions: faces. Poor alignment causes faster tirecan be avoided by shifting at the recom- wear and may also result in other problems mended speeds. o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate as well as greater fuel consumption. o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full- throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingo Keep your car in good condition. For better conditioning system is operated by engine speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to fuel economy and reduced maintenancepower so your fuel economy is reduced adjust your speed to that of the other traffic costs, maintain your car in accordance with when you use it. so you don't have to change speeds unnec- the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos- you drive your car in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is required (see C150A01A-AAT sible. Always maintain a safe distance from Section 5 for details). SMOOTH CORNERING other vehicles so you can avoid unneces- Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, sary braking. This also reduces brake wear. o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and free especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you of corrosive materials. It is especially impor- should always be taken under gentle accelera- drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed totion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear a moderate speed, especially on the high- will be held to a minimum. accumulate on the underside of the car. This way, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption. extra weight can result in increased fuel consumption and also contribute to corro- o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This C160A01A-AAT sion. WINTER DRIVING can increase fuel consumption and also increase wear on these components. In ad- o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight The more severe weather conditions of winter in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy. result in greater wear and other problems. To dition, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to over- o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- minimize the problems of winter driving, you sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), heat, which reduces their effectiveness and should follow these suggestions: may lead to more serious consequences. turn off your engine and restart only when o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated you're ready to go. o Remember, your Hyundai does not require C160B01A-GAT to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in- extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is Snowy or Icy Conditions flation, either too much or too little, results in To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres- running smoothly, you can drive away. In necessary to use snow tires or to install tire sures at least once a month. very cold weather, however, give your en- gine a slightly longer warm-up period. chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. is driving too slowly in too high a gear 2- 9

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