- 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.
- 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 may cause the car to pull to one side.
- To dry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly 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
an authorized Hyundai dealer for assistance.
- 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.
- 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 components.
- 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.
- If your car is equipped with an automatic transaxle, don't let your car
creep forward. To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the car is stopped.
- 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.
- 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 transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
- Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This
can cause the transaxle to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.
When driving
It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.
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The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
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Hyundai Elantra HD: Good braking practices
