Intelligent Manual Transmission (Imt); Intelligent Manual Transmission - Hyundai BC3 Owner's Manual

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INTELLIGENT MANUAL TRANSMISSION (iMT)

Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
system use E-Clutch (Electronic
Clutch) and SSC (Start Stop Coasting)
technology. When the vehicle is in
coasting driving, automatically cuts off
the engine power in order to reduce fuel
consumption.

Intelligent Manual Transmission

(iMT) operation
Type A Type A
Type B Type B
The shift lever can be moved with The shift lever can be moved with
pressing the button (1). pressing the button (1).
The button (1) must be pressed while The button (1) must be pressed while
moving the shift lever. moving the shift lever.
The Intelligent manual transmission
(iMT) has 6 forward gears. This shift
pattern is imprinted on the shift knob.
The transmission is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to
either a higher or a lower gear is easily
accomplished. Depress the clutch pedal
down fully while shifting, then release it
slowly.
6-16
If your vehicle is equipped with an
ignition lock switch, the engine will not
start when starting the engine without
depressing the brake pedal and clutch
pedal. (if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into
R (Reverse). Push the button located
immediately below the shift knob
and pull the gearshift lever to the left
sufficiently, and then shift into reverse
(R) gear position. Make sure the vehicle
is completely stopped before shifting
into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
• When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press the
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shift lever sideways in such a manner
that the second gear is engaged.
Such a drastic downshift may cause
the engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will enter
the red-zone. Such overrevving of
the engine and transmission may
possibly cause engine damage.
• Do not downshift more than 2 gears
or downshift the gear when the
engine is running at high speed
(5,000 RPM or higher). Such a
downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmission.
• During cold weather, shifting may
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be difficult until the transmission
lubricant is warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transmission.
• If you've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shift into 1st or
R(Reverse), leave the shift lever at
N(Neutral) position and release the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back
down, and then shift into 1st or
R(Reverse) gear position.