Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV 2020

Driving your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING

Before Entering the Vehicle

Before Starting

WARNING

• Be sure all windows, outside mir- • Make sure the hood, the liftgate,

ror(s), and outside lights are clean

and unobstructed.

and the doors are securely closed

and locked.

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WARNING

• Remove frost, snow, or ice.

• Visually check the tires for uneven

wear and damage.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Adjust the position of the seat and

steering wheel.

• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

Engine exhaust and a wide vari-

ety of automobile components

including components found in

the interior furnishings in a

vehicle, contain or emit harmful

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and

birth defects and reproductive

harm. In addition, certain fluids

contained in vehicles and cer-

tain products of components

contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive

harm.

• Verify all the lights work.

• Be sure there are no obstacles • Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all

behind you if you intend to back up.

passengers have fastened their

seatbelts.

• Check the gauges and indicators in

the instrument panel and the mes-

sages on the instrument display

when the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

• Check that any items you are car-

rying are stored properly or fas-

tened down securely.

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You are much more likely to have

a serious accident if you drink or

take drugs and drive. If you are

drinking or taking drugs, don't

drive. Do not ride with a driver

who has been drinking or taking

drugs. Choose a designated driv-

er or call a taxi.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

• ALWAYS wear your seat belt.

All passengers must be prop-

erly belted whenever the vehi-

cle is moving. For more infor-

mation, refer to "Seat Belts" in

chapter 2.

• Always drive defensively.

Assume other drivers or pedes-

trians may be careless and

make mistakes.

• Stay focused on the task of

driving. Driver distraction can

cause accidents.

NEVER drink or take drugs and

drive.

Drinking or taking drugs and driv-

ing is dangerous and may result

in an accident and SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH.

Drunk driving is the number

one contributor to the highway

death toll each year. Even a

small amount of alcohol will

affect your reflexes, percep-

tions and judgment. Just one

drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions

and emergencies and your reac-

tion time gets worse with each

additional drink.

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• Leave plenty of space between

you and the vehicle in front of

you.

Driving while under the influ-

ence of drugs is as dangerous

or more dangerous than driving

under the influence of alcohol.

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Driving your vehicle

IGNITION SWITCH

Key Ignition Switch

ON

ACC

WARNING

START

WARNING

NEVER turn the ignition switch

to the LOCK or ACC position

while the vehicle is in motion

except in an emergency. This

will result in the engine turning

off and loss of power assist for

the steering and brake systems.

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking func-

tion, which could cause an acci-

dent.

Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in P (Park, for automatic trans-

mission/dual clutch transmis-

sion vehicle) position, apply the

parking brake, and turn ignition

switch to the LOCK position.

LOCK

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

• NEVER allow children or any

person who is unfamiliar with

the vehicle to touch the igni-

tion switch or related parts.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle movement can occur.

• NEVER reach through the

steering wheel for the ignition

switch, or any other control,

while the vehicle is in motion.

The presence of your hand or

arm in this area may cause a

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

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Whenever the front door is opened,

the ignition switch will illuminate, pro-

vided the ignition switch is not in the

ON position. The light will go off

immediately when the ignition switch

is turned on or go off after about 30

seconds when the door is closed. (if

equipped)

Unexpected vehicle movement

may occur if these precautions

are not followed.

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Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Position

Action

Notice

To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, put the

key in at the ACC position and turn the key towards the

LOCK position.

LOCK

ACC

The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.

(The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position for auto-

matic transmission/dual clutch transmission vehicles)

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

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This is the normal key position when the engine has Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when

started.

the engine is not running in order to prevent the battery

from discharging.

All features and accessories are usable.

ON

The warning lights can be checked when you turn the

ignition switch from ACC to ON.

To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START The engine will crank until you release the key.

position. The switch returns to the ON position when you

let go of the key.

START

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Vehicle with automatic transmission/

dual clutch transmission:

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the

START position. Hold the key

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

Starting the engine

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

WARNING

• Do not hold the ignition key in

the START position for more

than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10

seconds before trying again.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle

to start the engine.

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes, such as high

heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-

flops, etc., may interfere with

your ability to use the brake and

accelerator pedals.

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• It is best to maintain a moderate

engine speed until the vehicle engine

comes up to normal operating tem-

perature. Avoid harsh or abrupt

acceleration or deceleration while

the engine is still cold.

• Whether the engine is cold or warm,

always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not rev the

engine while warming it up.

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Engine Start/Stop Button

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking

function, which could cause

an accident.

WARNING

To turn the engine off in an

emergency:

• Before leaving the driver's

seat, always make sure the

shift lever is in the P (Park)

position, set the parking

brake, press the Engine Start/

Stop button to the OFF posi-

tion, and take the Smart Key

with you. Unexpected vehicle

movement may occur if these

precautions are not followed.

• NEVER reach through the

steering wheel for the Engine

Start/Stop button or any other

control while the vehicle is in

motion. The presence of your

hand or arm in this area may

cause a loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

Press and hold the Engine

Start/Stop button for more than

two seconds OR rapidly press

and release the Engine Start/

Stop button three times (within

three seconds).

If the vehicle is still moving, you

can restart the engine without

depressing the brake pedal by

pressing the Engine Start/Stop

button with the shift lever in the

N (Neutral) position.

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Whenever the front door is opened,

the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-

minate and will go off 30 seconds

after the door is closed.

WARNING

To reduce risk of serious injury

or death, NEVER allow children

or any person who is unfamiliar

with the vehicle to touch the

Engine Start/Stop button or

related parts. Unexpected and

sudden vehicle movement can

occur.

• NEVER press the Engine Start/

Stop button while the vehicle

is in motion except in an emer-

gency. This will result in the

engine turning off and loss of

power assist for the steering

and brake systems.

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Driving your vehicle

Engine Start/Stop button positions

- Vehicle with automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission

Button Position

OFF

Action

Notice

To turn off the engine, press the Engine

Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).

When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the

Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the

OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the

button is in the OFF position without depress- ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-

ing the brake pedal.

tery power will turn off automatically to prevent

the battery from discharging.

Electrical accessories are usable.

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- Vehicle with automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission

Button Position

ON

Action

Notice

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-

brake pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

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START

To start the engine, depress the brake pedal If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-

and press the Engine Start/Stop button with out depressing the brake pedal, the engine

the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-

(Neutral) position.

ton changes as follows:

For your safety, start the engine with the shift OFF → ACC → ON → OFF

lever in the P (Park) position.

However, the engine may start if you depress

the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-

ing the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF

position.

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Driving your vehicle

Vehicle with automatic transmission/

dual clutch transmission:

1. Always carry the smart key with

you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

Starting the engine

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• The engine will start by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button, only when

the smart key is in the vehicle.

WARNING

• Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes, such as

high heels, ski boots, sandals,

flip-flops, etc., may interfere

with your ability to use the

brake and accelerator pedals.

• Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

The vehicle can move and lead

to an accident.

• Wait until the engine rpm is

normal. The vehicle may sud-

denly move if the brake pedal

is released when the rpm is

high.

• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

cle, if it is far away from the driver,

the engine may not start.

• When the Engine Start/Stop button

4. Depress the brake pedal.

is in the ACC or ON position, if any

door is open, the system checks for 5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

the smart key. If the smart key is not

in the vehicle, the " " indicator

ton.

will blink and the warning "Key not

in vehicle" will come on and if all

doors are closed, the chime will also

sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the

smart key in the vehicle when using

the ACC position or if the vehicle

engine is ON.

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• Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains station-

ary. Start driving at moderate

engine speeds. (Aggressive accelerat-

ing and decelerating should be

avoided.)

• Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not rev the

engine while warming it up.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle: To prevent damage to the vehicle:

• If the engine stalls while you are When the stop lamp switch fuse is

in motion, do not attempt to blown, you can't start the engine

move the shift lever to the P normally. Replace the fuse with a

(Park) position.

new one. If you are not able to

replace the fuse, you can start the

engine by pressing and holding

the Engine Start/Stop button for

10 seconds with the Engine Start/

Stop button in the ACC position.

If traffic and road conditions

permit, you may put the shift

lever in the N (Neutral) position

while the vehicle is still moving

and press the Engine Start/Stop

button in an attempt to restart Do not press the Engine Start/Stop

the engine.

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button for more than 10 seconds

except when the stop lamp switch

fuse is blown.

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If the smart key battery is weak or the

smart key does not work correctly,

you can start the engine by pressing

the Engine Start/Stop button with the

smart key in the direction of the pic-

ture above.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle

to start the engine.

For your safety always depress

the brake pedal before starting the

engine.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the surround-

ing areas near your vehicle for

people, especially children,

before shifting a vehicle 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, and place the ignition

switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-

tion. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur

if these precautions are not

followed.

• When using Manual Shift

Mode, use caution when shift-

ing from a higher gear to a

lower gear on slippery roads.

This could cause the tires to

slip and may result in an acci-

dent.

Press the shift button, then move shift lever.

Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.

Move shift lever.

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Automatic Transmission Operation

The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.

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R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

Transmission ranges

WARNING

The indicator in the instrument clus-

ter displays the shift lever position

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion may

cause you to lose control of

the vehicle.

• After the vehicle has stopped,

always make sure the shift

lever is in P (Park), apply the

parking brake, and turn the

engine off.

• When parking on an incline,

place the shift lever in P (Park)

and apply the parking brake to

prevent the vehicle from

rolling downhill.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transmission if you shift into R

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park).

To shift from P (Park), you must

depress firmly on the brake pedal

and make sure your foot is off the

accelerator pedal.

If you have done all of the above and

still cannot shift the lever out of P

(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in

this section.

The shift lever must be in P (Park)

before turning the engine off.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not

engaged.

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart

a stalled engine.

Shift into P (Park) if you need to

leave your vehicle for any reason.

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Always depress the brake pedal

when you are shifting from N

(Neutral) to another gear.

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In Manual Shift mode, moving the

shift lever backwards and forwards

will allow you to select the desired

range of gears for the current driving

conditions.

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once

to shift up one gear.

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one

gear.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless

your foot is firmly on the brake

pedal. Shifting into gear when

the engine is running at high

speed can cause the vehicle to

move very rapidly. You could

lose control of the vehicle and

hit people or objects.

+ (UP)

- (DOWN)

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D (Drive)

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Manual shift mode

This is the normal driving position.

The transmission will automatically

shift through a six-gear sequence,

providing the best fuel economy and

power.

For extra power when passing anoth-

er vehicle or driving uphill depress

the accelerator pedal further until

you feel the transmission downshift

to a lower gear.

• Only the six forward gears can be

selected in Manual Shift mode. To

reverse or park the vehicle, move

the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or

P (Park) position as required.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

in motion, manual shift mode is

selected by pushing the shift lever

from the D (Drive) position into the

manual gate. To return to D (Drive)

range operation, push the shift lever

back into the main gate.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When

st

the vehicle stops, 1 gear is automat-

ically selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches

the red zone the transmission will

upshift automatically.

The DRIVE MODE switch, located

on the shift lever console, allows the

driver to switch from COMFORT

mode to SPORT mode.

For more information, refer to

"Drive Mode Integrated Control

System" later in this chapter.

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• If the driver presses the lever to

+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the

transmission may not make the

requested gear change if the next

gear is outside of the allowable

engine rpm range. The driver must

execute upshifts in accordance with

road conditions, taking care to keep

the engine rpms below the red zone.

Shift-lock system

Shift-lock release

For your safety, the automatic trans-

mission has a shift-lock system

which prevents shifting the transmis-

sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)

unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P

(Park) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position.

• When accelerating from a stop on a

slippery road, push the shift lever

forward into the + (Up) position.

This allows the transmission to shift

3. Move the shift lever.

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nd

into the 2 gear which is better for

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smooth driving on a slippery road.

Push the shift lever to the - (Down)

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

position with the brake pedal

depressed, continue depressing the

brake, and then do the following:

1. Place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

st

side to shift back to the 1 gear.

• When driving in Manual Shift

Mode, slow down before shifting to

a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged if the

engine rpms are outside of the

allowable range.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-

ering the shift-lock release access

hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-

driver) into the access hole and

press down on the tool.

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5. Move the shift lever.

Parking

Good Driving Practices

6. Remove the tool from the shift-

lock override access hole then

install the cap.

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key

with you when exiting the vehicle.

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

If you need to use the shift-lock

release, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

WARNING

• When you stay in the vehicle

with the engine running, be

careful not to depress the

accelerator pedal for a long

period of time. The engine or

exhaust system may overheat

and start a fire.

• Do not move the shift lever to N

(Neutral) when driving. If the shift

lever is moved to N (Neutral) while

driving the vehicle loses the ability

to provide engine braking. Doing

so may increase the risk of an acci-

dent.

• The exhaust gas and the

exhaust system are very hot.

Keep away from the exhaust

system components.

Also, moving the shift lever back to

D (Drive) while the vehicle is mov-

ing may severely damage the

transmission.

• Do not stop or park over flam-

mable materials, such as dry

grass, paper or leaves. They

may ignite and cause a fire.

• Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

consistent pedal pressure can

result in the brakes overheating,

brake wear and possibly even

brake failure.

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• Depressing both accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time can

trigger logic for engine power

reduction to assure vehicle decel-

eration. Vehicle acceleration will

resume after the brake pedal is

released.

• Always apply the parking brake

when leaving the vehicle. Do not

depend on placing the transmis-

sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle

from moving.

• Exercise extreme caution when

driving on a slippery surface. Be

especially careful when braking,

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

slippery surface, an abrupt change

in vehicle speed can cause the

drive wheels to lose traction and

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

• In the event your vehicle

leaves the roadway, do not

steer sharply. Instead, slow

down before pulling back into

the travel lanes.

• HYUNDAI recommends you

follow all posted speed limits.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.

In a collision, an unbelted

occupant is significantly more

likely to be seriously injured

or killed than a properly belt-

ed occupant.

• Avoid high speeds when cor-

nering or turning.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

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• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control

of your vehicle at highway

speeds.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

• Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off

the roadway and the driver

over steers to reenter the

roadway.

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DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)

Dual Clutch Transmission

Operation

The dual clutch transmission has

seven forward speeds and one

reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected

automatically when the shift lever is

in the D (Drive) position.

• The dual clutch transmission can

be thought of as an automatically

shifting manual transmission. It

gives the driving feel of a manual

transmission, yet provides the

ease of a fully automatic transmis-

sion.

• When D (Drive) is selected, the

transmission will automatically shift

through the gears similar to a con-

ventional automatic transmission.

Unlike

a traditional automatic

transmission, the gear shifting can

sometimes be felt and heard as the

actuators engage the clutches and

the gears are selected.

Press the shift button, then move shift lever.

Depress the brake pedal, press the shift button, and then move shift lever.

Move shift lever.

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• The dual clutch transmission incor- • When rapidly accelerating from a • During the first 1000 miles, you

porates a dry-type dual clutch

mechanism, which allows for better

acceleration performance and

increased fuel efficiency while driv-

ing. But it differs from a conven-

tional automatic transmission

because it does not incorporate a

torque converter. Instead, the tran-

sition from one gear to the next is

managed by clutch slip, especially

at lower speeds. As a result, shifts

are sometimes more noticeable,

and a light vibration can be felt as

the transmission shaft speed is

matched with the engine shaft

speed.This is a normal condition of

the dual clutch transmission.

• The dry-type clutch transfers

torque more directly and provides

a direct-drive feeling which may

feel different from a conventional

automatic transmission. This may

be more noticeable when launch-

ing the vehicle from a stop or when

traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-

cle speeds.

lower vehicle speed, the engine

rpm may increase dramatically as

a result of clutch slip as the dual

clutch transmission selects the cor-

rect gear. This is a normal condi-

tion.

• When accelerating from a stop on

an incline, press the accelerator

smoothly and gradually to avoid

any shudder feeling or jerkiness.

• When traveling at a lower vehicle

speed, if you release the accelera-

tor pedal quickly, you may feel

engine braking before the trans-

mission changes gears. This

engine braking feeling is similar to

operating a manual transmission at

low speed.

• When driving downhill, you may

wish to move the gear shift lever to

Manual Shift mode and downshift

to a lower gear in order to control

your speed without using the brake

pedal excessively.

may feel that the vehicle may not

be smooth when accelerating at

low speed. During this break-in

period, the shift quality and per-

formance of your new vehicle is

continuously optimized.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the surround-

ing areas near your vehicle for

people, especially children,

before shifting a vehicle 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, and place the ignition

switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-

tion. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur

if these precautions are not

followed.

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• When you turn the engine on and

off, you may hear clicking sounds

as the system goes through a self-

test. This is a normal sound for the

dual clutch transmission.

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• If the vehicle is held or creeping

forward on an incline by applying

the accelerator pedal, the clutch

and transmission may overheat

which can result in damage. At this

time, a warning message will

appear on the LCD display.

DCT warning messages

• Do not use aggressive engine

braking (shifting from a high-

er gear to a lower gear) on

slippery roads. This could

cause the tires to slip and may

result in an accident.

• If the LCD display warning is

active, the foot brake must be

applied.

• Ignoring the warnings can lead to

damage to the transmission.

NOTICE

• Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into D (Drive) or

R (Reverse).

• Do not put the shift lever in N

(Neutral) while driving.

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Steep grade

This warning message is displayed

when vehicle is driven slowly on a

grade and the vehicle detects that

the brake pedal is not applied.

WARNING

Due to transmission failure, you

may not continue to drive and

the position indicator (D, P) on

the instrument cluster will blink.

Driving up hills or on steep grades:

• To hold the vehicle on an incline

use the foot brake or the parking

brake.

Contact

an

authorized

• When in stop-and-go traffic on an

incline, allow a gap to form ahead

of you before moving the vehicle

forward. Then hold the vehicle on

the incline with the foot brake.

HYUNDAI dealer and have the

system checked.

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• If this occurs, pull over to a safe

location, stop the vehicle with the

engine running, apply the brakes

and shift the vehicle to P (Park)

with engine on, and allow the

transmission to cool.

• If you ignore this warning, the driv-

ing condition may become worse.

You may experience abrupt shifts,

frequent shifts, or jerkiness.

• When the message "Trans cooled.

Resume driving" appears you can

continue to drive your vehicle.

• When possible, drive the vehicle

smoothly.

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Transmission high temperature

Transmission overheated

• Under certain conditions, such as

repeated stop-and-go launches on

steep grades, sudden take off or

acceleration, or other harsh driving

conditions, the transmission clutch

temperatures will increase exces-

sively.

• When the clutch temperatures are

too high, the "Transmission temp.

is high! Stop safely" warning mes-

sage will appear on the LCD dis-

play, a chime will sound, and the

transmission shifting may not be

smooth.

• If the vehicle continues to be driv-

en and the clutch temperatures

reach the maximum temperature

limit, the "Transmission Hot! Park

with engine on" warning will be dis-

played.When this occurs the clutch

is disabled until the clutch cools to

normal temperatures.

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• The warning will display a time to

wait for the transmission to cool.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe

location, stop the vehicle with the

engine running, apply the brakes

and shift the vehicle to P (Park)

with engine on for a certain time,

and allow the transmission to cool.

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• When the message "Trans cooled. The shift lever must be in P (Park) R (Reverse)

Resume driving" appears you can before turning the engine off.

continue to drive your vehicle.

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

• When possible, drive the vehicle

smoothly.

WARNING

NOTICE

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion may

cause you to lose control of

the vehicle.

• After the vehicle has stopped,

always make sure the shift

lever is in P (Park), apply the

parking brake, and turn the

engine off.

• When parking on an incline,

place the shift lever in P (Park)

and apply the parking brake to

prevent the vehicle from

rolling downhill.

• For safety, always engage the

parking brake with the shift

lever in the P (Park) position

except for the case of emer-

gency parking.

If any of the warning messages in

the LCD display continue to blink, for

your safety, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-

tem checked.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transmission if you shift into R

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument clus-

ter displays the shift lever position

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not

engaged.

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart

a stalled engine, or if it is necessary

to stop with the engine ON.

Shift into P (Park) if you need to

leave your vehicle for any reason.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park).

To shift from P (Park), you must

depress firmly on the brake pedal

and make sure your foot is off the

accelerator pedal.

Always depress the brake pedal

when you are shifting from N

(Neutral) to another gear.

If you have done all of the above and

still cannot shift the lever out of P

(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in

this chapter.

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The DRIVE MODE switch, located

on the shift lever console, allows the

driver to switch from COMFORT

mode to SPORT mode.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless

your foot is firmly on the brake

pedal. Shifting into gear when

the engine is running at high

speed can cause the vehicle to

move very rapidly. You could

lose control of the vehicle and

hit people or objects.

+ (UP)

For more information, refer to

"Drive Mode Integrated Control

System" later in this chapter.

- (DOWN)

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D (Drive)

Manual shift mode

This is the normal driving position.

The transmission will automatically

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

in motion, manual shift mode is

selected by pushing the shift lever

from the D (Drive) position into the

manual gate. To return to D (Drive)

range operation, push the shift lever

back into the main gate.

In Manual Shift mode, moving the

shift lever backwards and forwards

will allow you to select the desired

range of gears for the current driving

conditions.

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shift

through

a

seven-gear

sequence, providing the best fuel

economy and power.

For extra power when passing anoth-

er vehicle or driving uphill depress

the accelerator pedal further until

you feel the transmission downshift

to a lower gear.

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once

to shift up one gear.

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one

gear.

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Shift-lock system

Shift-lock release

i

Information

For your safety, the dual clutch trans-

mission has a shift-lock system

which prevents shifting the transmis-

sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)

unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P

(Park) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position.

• Only the seven forward gears can be

selected in Manual Shift Mode. To

reverse or park the vehicle, move

the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or

P (Park) position as required.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When

st

the vehicle stops, 1 gear is automat-

ically selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches

the red zone the transmission will

upshift automatically.

3. Move the shift lever.

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If the shift lever cannot be moved from

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

position with the brake pedal

depressed, continue depressing the

brake, and then do the following:

1. Place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

• If the driver presses the lever to

+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the

transmission may not make the

requested gear change if the next

gear is outside of the allowable

engine rpm range. The driver must

execute upshifts in accordance with

road conditions, taking care to keep

the engine rpms below the red zone.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-

ering the shift-lock release access

hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-

driver) into the access hole and

press down on the tool.

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5. Move the shift lever.

Good Driving Practices

WARNING

6. Remove the tool from the shift-

lock override access hole then

install the cap.

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Do not move the shift lever to N

(Neutral) when driving. Doing so

may result in an accident because

of a loss of engine braking and the

transmission could be damaged.

When you stay in the vehicle

with the engine running, be

careful not to depress the accel-

erator pedal for a long period of

time. The engine or exhaust

system may overheat and start

a fire.

The exhaust gas and the

exhaust system are very hot.

Keep away from the exhaust

system components.

If you need to use the shift-lock

release, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

immediately.

Parking

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position. Take the key

with you when exiting the vehicle.

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Do not stop or park over flam-

mable materials, such as dry

grass, paper or leaves. They

may ignite and cause a fire.

• Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

consistent pedal pressure can

result in the brakes overheating,

brake wear and possibly even

brake failure.

Moving up a steep grade from a

standing start

To move up a steep grade from a

standing start, depress the brake

pedal, shift the shift lever to D

(Drive). Depress the accelerator

pedal gradually while releasing the

brake pedal.

• Depressing both accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time can

trigger logic for engine power

reduction to assure vehicle decel-

eration. Vehicle acceleration will

resume after the brake pedal is

released.

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