Driving your vehicle
Using the clutch (if equipped)
Downshifting
NOTICE
The
depressed all the way to the floor
before:
clutch
pedal
should
be
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill
to prevent engine load.
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
•
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
-
Starting the engine
Also,
downshifting
reduces
the
chance of stalling and can accelerate
when you need to increase your
speed again.
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
•
Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, while wait-
ing for the traffic light, etc.
-
Shifting
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and enables less wear on
Do not start with the 2nd (sec- the brakes.
ond) gear engaged except when
you start on a slippery road.
•
•
Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released while
driving.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai i20 Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, i20 |
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