Hyundai 2009 Sonata User Manual download pdf (Page 169)

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary

weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel

economy.

o 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.

o Remember, your Hyundai does not re-

quire extended warm-up. After the en-

gine has started, allow the engine to run

for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the

vehicle in gear. In very cold weather,

however, give your engine a slightly

longer warm-up period.

o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in too high

a gear resulting in the engine bucking.

If this happens, shift to a lower gear.

Over-revving is racing the engine

beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided

by shifting at the recommended speeds.

o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The

air conditioning system is operated by

engine power so your fuel economy is

reduced when you use it.

o Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pressure.

Incorrect inflation, either too much or

too little, results in unnecessary tire

wear. Check the tire pressures at least

once a month.

o Be sure that the wheels are aligned

correctly. Improper alignment 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.

o Keep your car in good condition. For

better fuel economy and reduced

maintenance costs, maintain your car

in accordance with the maintenance

schedule in Section 5. If you drive your

car in severe conditions, more frequent

maintenance is required (see Section 5

for details).

o Keep your car clean. For maximum

service, your Hyundai should be kept

clean and free of corrosive materials. 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 cor-

rosion.

DRIVING FOR ECONOMY

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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 cruising speed. Don't race

between stoplights. 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 pos-

sible. Always maintain a safe distance

from other vehicles so you can avoid

unnecessary braking. This also reduces

brake wear.

o 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.

o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.

This can increase fuel consumption and

also increase wear on these

components. 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 consequences.

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