2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
Transaxle ranges
CAUTION
•  To     avoid    damage     to     your
transaxle,  do  not  accelerate  the
engine in  R (Reverse) or  any for-
The  indicator  in  the  instrument  cluster
displays the shift lever position  when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
ward
gear    position    with   the
P (Park)
brakes on.
Always come  to a  complete stop before
shifting into P  (Park). This position locks
the  transaxle   and   prevents  the   drive
wheels from rotating.
Always  check   the   surrounding
areas near  your  vehicle for  peo-
ple,  especially   children,   before
shifting a  car into  D (Drive) or  R
(Reverse).
Before  leaving the  driver’s  seat,
always make  sure the  shift lever
is  in the  P  (Park)  position; then
set  the  parking  brake  fully  and
shut  the engine  off.  Unexpected
and  sudden   vehicle   movement
can  occur  if   these  precautions
are not followed in the order iden-
tified.
•  When  stopped on  an  incline, do
not  hold   the  vehicle   stationary
with engine  power. Use the  serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from  N (Neutral) or P
into    D    (Drive),    or   R
WARNING
(Park)
(Reverse)   when   the   engine   is
above idle speed.
•  Shifting  into  P  (Park)  while  the
vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive  wheels  to  lock  which  will
cause you  to lose  control  of the
vehicle.
•  Do not  use the  P (Park)  position
in  place   of  the   parking  brake.
Always make  sure the shift  lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
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