Hyundai Coupe Tiburon 2007 Owner's Manual page 146

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
6
Type B
Mis-shift
prevention
tap
HGK3024
When shifting into reverse gear, pull the
mis-shift prevention tab and shift into
reverse gear position. (Type B: 6 speed
type)
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.
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o If you 've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shift into 1st or
R(Reverse), put the shift lever in
N(Neutral) position and release the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back
down, and then shift into 1st 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.
!
CAUTION:
When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press the
gear shift lever sideways in such a
manner that second gear is en-
gaged. Such a drastic downshift
may cause the engine speed to in-
crease to the point that the tachom-
eter will enter the red zone. Such
over-revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
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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.