Key Positions - Hyundai 2009 Santa Fe Owner's Manual

TO START THE ENGINE
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Combination Ignition Switch
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral
and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"
(park).
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 that 15 seconds.
NOTE:
o The engine will not start if the clutch
pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in
"P" or "N" Position (Automatic
Transaxle).
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) (For
Automatic Transaxle).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-6.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

KEY POSITIONS

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ACC
LOCK
!
WARNING:
The engine should never be turned off or
the key removed from the ignition key
cylinder while the car is in motion. The
steering 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.
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ON
START
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