Hyundai i30 2018 Owner's Manual page 263

Using the clutch
The clutch pedal should
depressed all the way to the floor
before:
- Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting into gear, up shifting to the
next higher gear, or down shifting
to the next lower gear.
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released while
driving.
CAUTION
To start or reverse the vehicle,
release the clutch pedal slowly
after shifting the gear. Sudden
release of the clutch pedal may
result in an abrupt accident.
NOTICE
be
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
• Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, while wait-
ing for the traffic light, etc.
• Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
• Do not repeatedly depress the
clutch pedal before the clutch
pedal returns back to its original
place when released.
• Do not start with the 2nd (sec-
ond) gear engaged except when
you start on a slippery road.
• Do not drive with cargo loaded
more than required loading
capacity.
Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep
hill, to prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and helps to accel-
erate when you need to increase
your speed again.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and results in less wear
on the brakes.
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