Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 268

NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral), the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ACC position.
In the ACC position, the doors cannot be
locked. The battery may discharge if left
in the ACC position for a long time.
D (Drive)
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This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission automatically
shifts to the optimal gear ratio, providing
better fuel efficiency and a smoother ride.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator further until you feel the
transmission downshift to a lower gear.
To shift the gear D (Drive), rotate the
rotary gear shift dial to D (Drive) while
depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver's
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear automatically shifts to P (Park).
CAUTION
When you start after stopping on a steep
incline, even if the gear is in D (Drive), if
you do not depress the accelerator or
brake pedal, the vehicle may roll
backwards, which can cause an accident.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the intelligent variable
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON position.
3. Shift the gear while depressing the
brake pedal.
When the battery is discharged
You cannot shift gears, when the battery
is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to shift
the gear to N (Neutral) on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from
another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more information, refer to the
"Jump Starting" section in chapter 8.
2. Apply the parking brake with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N (Neutral)
position. Refer to the "To stay in N
(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF" in this
chapter.
Information
In situations when the gear needs to be
shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral) when
the vehicle off, refer to the "To stay in N
(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF" in this
chapter.
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