Operating The Manual Transaxle - Hyundai Getz 2004 Owner's Manual

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OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has
a conventional shift pattern. This shift
pattern is imprinted on the shift knob.
The transaxle is fully synchronized in
all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
NOTE:
o To shift into reverse, rest the le-
ver in neutral for at least 3 sec-
onds after your car is completely
stopped. Then move the lever
into the reverse position.
o During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transaxle lu-
bricant has warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transaxle.
o If you 've come to a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into 1
or R(Reverse), put the shift lever
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in N(Neutral) position and release
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1
or R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a
handrest during driving, as this
can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
!
CAUTION:
When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press the
gear lever sideways in such a man-
ner that 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 over-revving of
the engine may possibly cause en-
st
gine damage.
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st 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 used after fully re-
turning to the original position. Do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This can cause unnecessary
wear. Do not partially engage the clutch
to hold the car on an incline. This
causes unnecessary wear. Use the
parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal
rapidly and repeatedly.
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