Driving your vehicle
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NOTICE
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
•
In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions.
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
In sports mode, downshifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
In sports mode, when the engine rpm
approaches the red zone, the transaxle
will upshift automatically.
To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into the
•
•
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.
Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3.
If
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
Move the shift lever.
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the
brake
pedal
is
repeatedly
•
•
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
WARNING
1.
Carefully remove the cap (1) covering
the shift-lock access hole.
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
•
2.
Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the
access hole and press down on the
key (or screwdriver).
+(up)
position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
which is better for smooth driving on
a slippery road. Push the shift lever to
the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.
3.
Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately.
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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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