auto Hyundai Azera 2017 Owners Manual

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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.
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NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
normal condition, and the shifting
sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the TCM
(Transaxle Control Module) or
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
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For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not
hold the vehicle with engine power.
Use the service brake or the parking
brake.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the drive wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Always
make sure the shift lever is
latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed,
which could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION - Transaxle
To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
The transaxle may be dam- aged if you shift into P (Park)while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.

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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward. N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a 6-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator pedal fully
(more than 80%) until the kick down
switch operates with a clicking noise,
at which time the transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.Manual shift mode
Whether the vehicle is stopped or in
motion, manual shift mode is select-
ed 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.
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CAUTION - Shifting
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except when “Rockingthe Vehicle” explained in thissection.

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In manual shift mode, moving the
shift lever backwards and forwards
will allow you to make gearshifts rap-
idly.
In contrast to a manual transaxle, the
manual shift mode allows gearshifts
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Up (+) : Push the lever forwardonce to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear.✽ ✽NOTICE
• In manual shift mode, the driver
must execute upshifts in accor-
dance with road conditions, taking
care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
• In manual shift 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 manual shift mode, downshifts are made automatically when the
vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-
cally selected.
• In manual shift mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red
zone, the transaxle will upshift
automatically to the next higher
gear.
• To maintain the required levels of vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer-
tain gearshifts when the shift lever
is operated.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transaxle has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transaxle
from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or change the
ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
WARNING - Shifting from
park
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in
or around the vehicle.

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BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying
greater force to the brake pedal than
you normally would. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces. Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s
ability to safely slow down; the vehi-
cle may also pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Applying the
brakes lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this way.
To dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance returns
to normal.CAUTION - Brake pedal
Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This willcreate abnormally high braketemperatures which can causeexcessive brake lining and padwear.
WARNING - Steep hill
braking
Avoid continuous application of
the brakes when descending a
long or steep hill by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application will cause the
brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of
braking performance. Not hav-
ing braking power could result
in an accident and serious
injuries or death.

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Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then
depress the parking brake pedal
down as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that
when parking the vehicle on a
incline, the shift lever should be in
the P (Park) position.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, depress
the parking brake pedal a second
time while applying the foot brake.
The pedal will automatically extend to
the fully released position.
If the parking brake does not release
or does not release all the way, have
the system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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CAUTION - Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessivebrake pad (or lining) and brakerotor wear.
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WARNING - Parking
brake use
All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully
engaged when parking to
avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle which can injure
occupants or pedestrians.
Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.

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Check the brake warning light by
changing the ignition switch to ON
(do not start the engine). This light
will be illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off.If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running, there
may be a malfunction in the brake
system. Immediate attention is nec-
essary. If at all possible, cease driving
the vehicle immediately. If that is not
possible, use extreme caution while
operating the vehicle and only contin-
ue to drive the vehicle until you can
reach a safe location or repair shop.Electronic parking brake (EPB)
(if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (Electronic parking
brake):
1. Make sure the vehicle is station-
ary.
2. Pull the EPB switch. Make sure the warning light comes on.
Also, the EPB is applied automatical-
ly if the Auto Hold button is on when
the engine is turned off. However, if
you press the EPB switch for about
one second within 3 seconds after
the engine is turned off, the EPB will
not be applied.
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Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electronic park-
ing brake), press the EPB switch in
the following condition:
Have the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal or accel- erator pedal (or accelerator pedal
slightly to avoid abrupt vehicle
movement.)
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off. To release EPB (electronic parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear), N (Neutral) or D
(Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Depress the accelerator pedal sat- isfying the following conditions.
1. Engine running
2. Driver's seat belt fastened
3. Driver's door, engine hood and trunk closed
4. Shift lever in R (Rear), D (Drive) or Sports mode
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is mov-ing except in an emergency sit-uation. It could damage thevehicle system and endangerdriving safety.
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• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ignition
switch or ENGINE STOP/START
button is in the OFF position, but
you cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release:
We recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer by load-
ing the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck
and have the system checked.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may
be automatically applied when:
The rear brake is overheated
Requested by other systems
The engine is turned off with the
EPB applied
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the driver turns the engine off
while Auto Hold is operating, EPB
will be automatically applied.
However, if you press the EPB
switch for about one second within 3
seconds after the engine is turned
off, the EPB will not be applied.
Warning messages
To disengage EPB, fasten seat-
belt, close door, hood, and trunk
If you try to drive with the EPB
applied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
If the driver's seat belt is not fas- tened or the engine hood or trunk
is opened, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
If there is a problem with the vehi- cle, a warning may sound and a
message may appear.
If the above situation occurs,
depress the brake pedal and release
EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
CAUTION
If the parking brake warning light is still on even thoughthe EPB has been released,we recommend that the vehi-cle be checked by an author-ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may causeexcessive brake pad andbrake rotor wear.
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AUTO HOLD deactivating. Press
brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
WARNING
To prevent unintentional
movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake and make sure the shift
lever is securely positioned in
P (Park).
Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.
All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully
engaged when parking to
avoid inadvertent movement
of the car which can injure
occupants or pedestrians.
CAUTION
Depress the brake pedal whenthe above message appears, forthe Auto Hold and EPB may notactivate.
CAUTION
A click sound may be heard while operating or releasingthe EPB, but these conditionsare normal and indicate thatthe EPB is functioning proper-ly.
When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet,make sure to inform him/herhow to operate the EPB.
The EPB may malfunction if you drive with the EPBapplied.
When you automatically release EPB by depressingthe accelerator pedal, depressit slowly.
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