Hyundai Azera 2005 Owner's Manual page 193

o Check the automatic transaxle fluid
level regularly, and add fluid as
necessary.
o See the maintenance schedule
for the proper fluid recommen-
dation.
C090J01NF-GAT
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE
(If Installed)
C090J01TG
If you cannot move the shift lever from
the "P" (Park) position to any other
position with the brake pedal fully de-
pressed and the ignition key in the
"ON" position, remove the cap on the
console and with a thin object such as
a flat-head screwdriver, push the shift
lock release button down. Then, with
the brake pedal depressed, move the
shift lever to the desired position, and
then the shift lock release button will
automatically return to its original posi-
tion after shifting from the "P" (Park)
position. Then, reinstall the cap.
If you need to use the shift lock re-
lease, it could mean your car is devel-
oping a problem. Have the car checked
by your Hyundai dealer.
C090N03O-AAT
Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever
from "P" or "N" to any other position
with the accelerator pedal de-
pressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever
into "P" when the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be ex-
tremely hazardous. Always leave
the car in gear when moving.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are driv-
ing down a long hill, slow down and
shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine braking will help slow
the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do
not depend on placing the transaxle
in "P" to keep the car from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-
cially careful when braking, acceler-
ating or shifting gears. On a slippery
surface, an abrupt change in ve-
hicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the ve-
hicle to go out of control.
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