Hyundai i10 Owner's Manual page 272

While driving
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 while driv-
ing.
NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
• Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, while wait-
ing for the traffic light, etc.
• Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
• Do not start with the 2nd (sec-
ond) 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.
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Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill
to prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting
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 from 5th
gear to 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
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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