Automatic Transaxle; Recommended Shift Speeds - Hyundai 2001 Sonata Owner's Manual

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Recommended Shift Speeds

Shift Recommended
from-to
mph (km/h)
1-2 or 2-1
15 (20)
2-3 or 3-2
25 (40)
3-4 or 4-3
35 (55)
4-5 or 5-4
45 (75)
The shift speeds as shown on the following
chart are recommended for optimum fuel econ-
omy and performance.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (If installed)
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in
the illustration. At night, with the multi-function
switch turned on to the parking light or headlight
position the appropriate symbol on the shift
pattern indicator will be illuminated according to
the range selected.
CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted free-
ly.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi-
tion, and the shifting sequence will adjust
after shifts are cycled a few times by the
T.C.M (Transaxle Control Module.)
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The function of each position is as
follows:
o P (Park):
Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or
while starting the engine; shift the selector lever
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to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parking
the car, apply the parking brake and shift the
selector lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
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o R(Reverse):
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to
a complete stop before shifting the selector
lever to "R" position.
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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
except if the engine stalls while the car is
moving.
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o D (Drive):
Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence,
giving best economy and power. Never down-
shift manually to "2" position or "L" position
when vehicle speed is more than 60 mph (96
km/h).
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