DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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When shifting into reverse gear, pull the mis-shift
prevention tab and shift into reverse gear posi-
tion. (B Type: 6 speed type)
NOTE:
o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move the
lever into the reverse position.
o During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle.
o If you 've come to a complete stop and it's
hard to shift into 1
st
or R(Reverse), put the
shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-
lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1
st
or
R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in prema-
ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.
CAUTION:
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-
ently press the gear shift lever sideways in
such a manner that second gear is engaged.
Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-
gine speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the red zone. Such
over-revving of the engine may possibly cause
engine damage.
C070B01A-AAT
Using the Clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the
floor before shifting, then released slowly. The
clutch pedal should always be used after fully
returning to the original position. Do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can
cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially en-
gage the clutch to hold the car on an incline. This
causes unnecessary wear. Use the parking brake
to hold the car on an incline. Do not operate the
clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.
HGK242
Mis shift
prevention
tab
B Type
C070A01GK-AAT
OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a conven-
tional shift pattern. This shift pattern is imprinted
on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchro-
nized in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished.
A Type
HGK181
B Type
