2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 110

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively during starting or while making accelerated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving force of the front wheels. NOTE: 1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will automatically turn "ON". 2) When the traction control is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual. 3) When the engine starts, a click is heard from the engine compartment; however, this is only the sound of traction control being checked. 4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not cause the engine speed to increase. C300D02L-GAT NOTE: 1) When TCS illuminates, traction control is automatically deactivated for safety. 2) This warning function is not provided when the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. C140A01A-AAT Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car sufficiently before entering curves. DRIVING FOR ECONOMY 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 fullthrottle 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 unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. 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. 2- 9 CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is accelerating excessively. In this situation, release foot pressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed. Indicator and Warning The indicator should illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", but should go out after three seconds. If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Should there be any unusual conditions in the device, TCS illuminates as a warning. If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safe place and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS indicator goes out. If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, have your car checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all normal precautions for driving in inclement weather and on slippery driving surfaces should be observed. C300B01E-GAT TCS ON/OFF Mode In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS switch . And the SLIP control will be deactivated and the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.