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Starting the engine
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 suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
RPM is high.
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
3. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
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.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button
(if equipped)
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed. (if equipped)
WARNING
To turn the engine off in an emergency:
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 3
seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal (Automatic
transmission) /brake pedal and clutch
pedal (Manual transmission) by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
with the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING
[ NEVER press the Engine Start/ Stop
button whilst 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 directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake, press
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position, and take the Smart
Key with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
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Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with manual transmission/intelligent manual transmission
Button PositionAction Notice
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the vehicle and then press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
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protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACC[ 3 U H V V W K H ( Q J L Q H 6 W D U W 6 W R S
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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usable.
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Stop button in the ACC position
for more than one hour, the
battery power will turn off
automatically to prevent the
battery from discharging.
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unlock properly, the Engine
Start/Stop button will not
work. Press the Engine Start/
Stop button whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release tension.
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button whilst it is in the ACC
position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
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checked before the engine is
started.Do not leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position
when the engine is not running
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
clutch and brake pedals and
press the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in
neutral.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
clutch pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF o ACC o ON o OFF
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with automatic transmission / dual clutch transmission
Button PositionAction Notice
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Engine Start/Stop button with
shift lever in P (Park). When you
press the Engine Start/Stop
button 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.
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protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACC[ 3 U H V V W K H ( Q J L Q H 6 W D U W 6 W R S
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
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usable.
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Stop button in the ACC position
for more than one hour, the
battery power will turn off
automatically to prevent the
battery from discharging.
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unlock properly, the Engine
Start/Stop button will not work.
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button whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release tension.
ON[ 3 U H V V W K H ( Q J L Q H 6 W D U W 6 W R S
button whilst it is in the ACC
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
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checked before the engine is
started.Do not leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position
when the engine is not running
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or in the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF o ACC o ON o OFF or ACC
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Starting the engine
WARNING
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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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accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
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The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
RPM is high.
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Driving your vehicle
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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).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
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Driving your vehicle
Using the clutch (if equipped)
The clutch pedal should be depressed all
the way to the floor before:
- Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting
To start your vehicle, slowly release
the clutch pedal and depress the
accelerator.
When releasing the clutch pedal, release
it slowly. The clutch pedal should always
be released whilst driving.
NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
[ Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal whilst driving.
[ Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, whilst waiting
for the traffic light, etc.
[ Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
[ Do not start with the 2nd (second)
gear engaged except when you start
on a slippery road.
[ Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and be careful not to depress the
pedal again before returning to the
upright position after you release
the pedal. If you depress the pedal
before returning to the original
position repeatedly, it may cause the
clutch system failure.
Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down in
heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill to
prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting reduces the chance
of stalling and can accelerate when you
need to increase your speed again.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe speed
by providing brake power from the
engine and enables less wear on the
brakes.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine,
clutch and transmission:
[ When downshifting the 5th gear
to the 4th gear, be careful not to
inadvertently push the shift lever
sideways engaging the 2nd gear.
A drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the point
the tachometer will enter the red-
zone.
[ Do not downshift more than two
gear at a time or downshift the gear
when the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 RPM or higher). Such
a downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmission.
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Good driving practices
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coast down a hill. This is extremely
dangerous.
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cause the brakes and related parts to
overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long hill,
slow down and shift to a lower gear.
Engine braking will help slow down
the vehicle.
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gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
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winds. This gives you much better
control of your vehicle.
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stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to the
transmission.
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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.
WARNING
Do not use the engine brake (shifting
from a higher gear to lower gear)
rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle
may slip causing an accident.
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 belted occupant.
[ Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
[ Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
[ The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
[ Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
[ 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.
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Mechanism (if equipped)
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The transmission is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to
either a higher or a lower gear is easily
accomplished. Depress the clutch pedal
down fully whilst shifting, then release it
slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
ignition lock switch, the engine will not
start when starting the engine without
depressing the brake pedal and clutch
pedal. (if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into
R (Reverse). Push the button located
immediately below the shift knob
and pull the gearshift lever to the left
sufficiently, and then shift into reverse
(R) gear position. Make sure the vehicle
is completely stopped before shifting
into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone. CAUTION
[ When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press the
shift lever sideways 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 overrevving of
the engine and transmission may
possibly cause engine damage.
[ 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, clutch and the transmission.
[ During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transmission
lubricant is warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transmission.
[ If you’ve come to a complete stop
and it’s hard to shift into the 1st gear
or R(Reverse), leave the shift lever at
N(Neutral) position and release the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back
down, and then shift into the 1st gear
or R(Reverse) gear position.
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Driving your vehicle
[ To avoid premature clutch wear
and damage, do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal.
Also, don’t use the clutch to hold the
vehicle stopped on an uphill grade,
whilst waiting for a traffic light, etc.
[ Do not use the shift lever as a
handrest during driving, as this can
result in premature wear of the
transmission shift forks.
[ To prevent possible damage to the
clutch system, do not start with the
2nd (second) gear engaged except
when you start on a slippery road.
WARNING
[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Then make
sure the transmission is shifted into
the 1st gear when the vehicle is
parked on a level or uphill grade, and
shifted into R (Reverse) on a downhill
grade. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed in the
order identified.
[ Do not use the engine brake (shifting
from a high gear to lower gear)
rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle
may slip causing an accident.
Using the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way
to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. The clutch pedal should always
be fully released whilst driving. Do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal whilst
driving. This can cause unnecessary
wear. Do not partially engage the clutch
to hold the vehicle on an incline. This
causes unnecessary wear. Use the
foot brake or parking brake to hold the
vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the
clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.
CAUTION
When operating the clutch pedal, press
the clutch pedal down fully. If you don’t
press the clutch pedal fully, the clutch
may be damaged or noise may occur.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or whilst driving up steep hills,
downshift before the engine starts to
labour. Downshifting reduces the chance
of stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is traveling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life.