Key Positions - Hyundai 2008 Azera Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
TO START THE ENGINE
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
o Place the shift lever in "P" (park) and
depress the brake pedal fully.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the "START" position.
Release it as soon as the engine starts.
Do not hold the key in the "START"
position for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE:
o For safety, the engine will not start if
the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"
Position.
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position
unless the shift lever is in the "P"
(Park) position or the negative bat-
tery terminal is disconnected from
the battery. To remove the key, al-
ways confirm that the shift lever is
securely positioned in "P" (Park).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.

KEY POSITIONS

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ACC
LOCK
ON
!
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylin-
der while the car is in motion. The steer-
ing wheel is locked by removing the key.
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" posi-
tion for more than 15 seconds.
o "ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the
ignition is on and all accessories may be
turned on. If the engine is not running, the
key should not be left in the "ON" position.
START
This will discharge the battery and may
also damage the ignition system.
o "ACC"
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With the key in the "ACC" position, some
electrical accessories (radio, etc.) may be
operated.
o "LOCK"
The key can be removed or inserted in this
position.
To protect against theft, the steering wheel
locks by removing the key.
NOTE:
If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition key to the START position, turn
the steering wheel right and left to re-
lease the tension and then turn the key.