Neutral; Drive; Third Gear; Second Gear - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,
which means that no gears are engaged. The
engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"
position, although this is not recommended ex-
cept if the engine stalls while the car is moving.
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o D (Drive): o D (Drive): o D (Drive): o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence.
Never downshift manually to "2" position or "L"
position when vehicle speed is more than 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):
o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):
Use for towing a trailer during hill climbing or to
use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd
gears. This means that no shift-up to 4th gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to 4th gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" when return-
ing to normal driving condition.
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o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or
engine braking downhill. "2" automatically shifts
between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is per-
formed. However, the shift-up to third gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
Use for driving up a very steep grade or for
engine braking when descending steep hills.
When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will tem-
porarily remain in second gear until the vehicle
has slowed enough for low gear to engage. Do
not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h) in low gear.
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NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
o o o o o For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
o o o o o The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"
The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-
position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions. other positions. other positions. other positions. other positions.
o o o o o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
transaxle damage. transaxle damage. transaxle damage. transaxle damage. transaxle damage.
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CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
o o o o o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
o o o o o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied. brakes applied. brakes applied.
o o o o o Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting
Always apply the footbrake when shifting
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
position. position. position. position. position.
o o o o o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when
position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is running. the engine is running. the engine is running. the engine is running. the engine is running.
o o o o o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.