2002 HYUNDAI ATOS User Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWINGTRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

If you are considering towing with your car, you

should first check with your Province Depart-

ment of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal

requirements.

Since laws vary from province to province the

requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other

types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask

your Hyundai dealer for further details before

towing.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION:

Do not do any towing with your car duringDo not do any towing with your car during

Do not do any towing with your car during

its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order toits first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to

its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to

allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-

allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-

ure to heed this caution may result in seri-ure to heed this caution may result in seri-

ure to heed this caution may result in seri-

ous engine or transaxle damage.ous engine or transaxle damage.

ous engine or transaxle damage.

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Trailer HitchesTrailer Hitches

Trailer Hitches

Select the proper hitch and ball combination,

making sure that it's location is compatible with

that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.

Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-

utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the

chassis.

The hitch should be bolted securely to the car

and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT

USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY

INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT

ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.

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HIGHER SPEED MOTORINGHIGHER SPEED MOTORING

HIGHER SPEED MOTORING

Pre-Trip InspectionsPre-Trip Inspections

Pre-Trip Inspections

1. Tires:

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-

tion driving. Low tire inflation pressures will

result in overheating and possible failure of the

tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may

result in reduced traction or tire failure.

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

Never exceed the maximum tire inflationNever exceed the maximum tire inflation

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

pressure shown on the tires.pressure shown on the tires.

pressure shown on the tires.

2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:

High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more

fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check

both engine coolant and engine oil.

3. Drive belt:

A loose or damaged drive belt may result in

overheating of the engine.

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USE OF LIGHTSUSE OF LIGHTS

USE OF LIGHTS

Check your lights regularly for correct operation

and always keep them clean. When driving

during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it

is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.

This enables you to be seen as well as to see.

rarily while you put the gear selector lever in

"P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse

gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear

wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the

parking brake.

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Don't Let Ice and Snow AccumulateDon't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate

Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate

UnderneathUnderneath

Underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice can build

up under the fenders and interfere with the

steering. When driving in severe winter condi-

tions where this may happen, you should peri-

odically check underneath the car to be sure

the movement of the front wheels and the

steering components are not obstructed.

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Carry Emergency EquipmentCarry Emergency Equipment

Carry Emergency Equipment

Depending on the severity of the weather where

you drive your car, you should carry appropri-

ate emergency equipment. Some of the items

you may want to carry include tire chains, tow

straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares,

sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window

scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blan-

ket, etc.

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