Hyundai Atos Owner's Manual page 193

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The 5 speed fully synchronized manual transaxle
is controlled by a floor mounted shift lever upon
which the shift pattern is indicated. Ensure that
when changing gear, the clutch pedal is fully
depressed before moving the shift lever.
CAUTION:
o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
when the car is moving.
o To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
the shift is completed.
o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, and
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
using the clutch.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
by upshifting.
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the
neutral position.
o When descending long gradients, make
use of the engine braking to assist the
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
heating.
o When slippery conditions are encoun-
tered, increased caution should be exe-
cuted when gear changing, braking or
accelerating. Abrupt changes in speed
may cause a loss of traction.
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o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move
the lever into the reverse position.
WARNING:
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should be taken not to inad-
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
in such a manner that second gear is en-
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
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Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the
floor before shifting, then released slowly. The
clutch pedal should be always used after fully
returning 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 park-
ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do not
operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.
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To Remove the Ignition Key
ACC
ON
LOCK
START
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1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-
tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.