Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual page 237

Manual shift mode
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[A] + (Up)
[B] - (Down)
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
moving, the 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 backward and forward allows 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.
Information
• Downshifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down.
• When the engine rpm approaches the
red zone, the transmission upshifts
automatically.
• If the driver pushes the lever to + (Up) or
- (Down), the transmission may not
shift if the next gear is outside of the
allowable engine RPM range.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the Intelligent variable
transmission has a shift lock system that
prevents the transmission from shifting 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 ignition
switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. press the shift
release button, and put the gear in R
(Reverse).
Shift lock release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) into R (Reverse) with the
brake pedal depressed then:
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1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.
4. Move the shift lever while holding the
release button (1) with a tool (e.g.
flathead screw-driver).
If you need to use the shift lock release,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.
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