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Driving your vehicle
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
■ Type A
Manual transaxle operation
CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth
The manual transaxle has 5 (or 6*) for-
ward gears.
•
gear to fourth gear,
caution
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
should be taken not to inadver-
tently press the gear shift lever
sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possi-
bly cause engine damage.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock system, the engine will not start
when
starting
the
engine
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
without
■
Type B
•
Do not downshift more than 2
gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 RPM or higher).
Such a downshifting may damage
the engine.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to the
R position. (Type A)
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
The shift lever can be moved without
pulling the ring (1).
*: if equipped
The ring (1) must be pulled up while
moving the shift lever.
*
if equipped
OEL059009/OLM059009L
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai ix35 Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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