Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 264

Intelligent Variable Transmission
(Shift lever type) operation
The indicator in the cluster displays the
shift lever position when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before
turning the engine off.
WARNING
• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
• After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the shift lever is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
• Do not use the P (Park) position in place
of the parking brake.
Information
The engine RPM may increase or
decrease when performing the IVT
self-diagnosis.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse). You
may damage the transmission if you shift
into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a
stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop
with the engine running. Shift into P (Park)
if you need to leave your vehicle for any
reason.
Always depress the brake pedal when you
are shifting from N (Neutral) to another
gear.
WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into
gear when the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to move very
rapidly. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit people or objects.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission automatically
shifts to the optimal gear ratio, providing
better fuel efficiency and a smoother ride.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator further until you feel the
transmission downshift to a lower gear.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift lever console or center fascia, allows
the driver to switch from NORMAL mode
to SPORT mode.
For more information, refer to the "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System (2WD)"
section later in this chapter.
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