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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the
vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
"L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle
into "P" (Park) and turn off the ignition
when you leave the vehicle, even mo-
mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-
tended whilst the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation.
FC120D2-E
General Operating Instructions
o The button in the selector handle must be
depressed before the selector can be
moved.
o The engine may only be started when the
selector is at position "P" or "N".
o Ensure that the footbrake is firmly applied
when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2", "L"
or "R" and vice versa.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
o Always engage the parking brake when
the vehicle is unattended, never use the
"P" position in place of the parking brake.
o Under normal circumstances, the selector
should be placed in the "D" position and
the transaxle allowed to select the most
ideal ratio for the circumstances. In this
position maximum fuel economy will be
achieved.
o When descending steep gradients where
engine braking is required, the selector
should be placed at the "2" or "L" position
depending upon the vehicle speed.
o When ascending steep gradients using
large throttle openings, the transaxle may
re-peatedly change between two adjacent
ratios. This is a normal characteristic and
may be prevented by cancelling the over-
drive facility if the shifting occurs between
third and fourth ratios, selecting position
"2" if the shifting occurs between third and
second ratios or selecting position "1" if the
shifting occurs between first and second
ratios.
o Never move the selector to or from the "P"
or "N" position with the accelerator de-
pressed.
o Ensure that the overdrive switch is at the
"ON" position for maximum economy.
o If rapid acceleration is required, fully de-
press the accelerator pedal. In this condi-
tion, the kickdown mechanism will be oper-
ated and the transaxle will automatically
downshift according to the vehicle speed.
o The automatic transaxle may be used to
great effect if the vehicle becomes stuck in
snow or mud by allowing the vehicle to be
rocked to and fro. The engine speed should
be held at approximately 1,000rpm by
means of the accelerator pedal and the
selector lever moved between the "D" and
"R" positions to induce a rocking motion.
o Do not depress the accelerator pedal with
the brakes applied and the selector at the
"R", "D", "2" or "L" position.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. But if engine
braking is needed in the "D" range or if
repeated upshifting and downshifting be-
tween the 3rd and 4th gear is needed
when climbing a gentle slope, it is recom-
mended that the overdrive switch be turned
off. Turn the overdrive switch back on
immediately afterward.
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