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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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TO START THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
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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 pos-
sible 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
headrestraint to be sure they are in
their proper positions.
6. Close all doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas-
tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
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COMBINATION IGNITION
SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift
lever in neutral and depress the clutch
pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"
(park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the "START" posi-
tion. Release it as soon as the en-
gine starts. Do not hold the key in the
"START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE:
For safety, the engine will not start if
the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"
Position (automatic transaxle).
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON" check that all appropriate warn-
ing 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.
WARNING
(DIESEL ENGINE):
To ensure that sufficient vacuum ex-
ists within the brake system during
cold weather start-up conditions, it
is necessary to run the engine at idle
for several seconds after starting the
engine.
!
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and accelera-
tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).
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