Driving your vehicle
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 6 forward
gears.
CAUTION
•
When downshifting from fifth
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.
To shift gears, press the clutch pedal
down fully, select the desired gear with
the gearshift lever, and release the clutch
pedal slowly.
should be taken not to inadver-
tently press the shift lever side-
ways in such a manner that the
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
and
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
transaxle may possibly cause
engine damage.
The shift lever can be moved into any of
the forward gears without pressing the
button (1).
when
starting
the
engine
without
• 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.
depressing the clutch pedal.
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The button (1) located at the
bottom front of the shift knob must be
pressed and held in while moving the
shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
You should press the button (1) when
moving the shift lever into reverse.
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Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Elantra Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Elantra |
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