Hyundai 2010 Accent, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear
is performed. 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 D (Drive):
Use for normal driving. Bring the car to
a complete stop before shifting the
selector to "D" position. The transaxle
will automatically shift through a four-
gear sequence. Never downshift manu-
ally to "2" position or "L" position when
vehicle speed is more than 95 km/h (60
mph).
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o R (Reverse):
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring
the car to a complete stop before shift-
ing the selector lever to "R" position.
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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 temporarily remain in
second gear until the vehicle has
slowed enough for low gear to engage.
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low
gear.
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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 ex-
cept if the engine stalls while the car is
moving.
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The Function of Each Position Is
As Follows:
o P (Park):
Use to hold the vehicle in place when
parking or while starting the engine.
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 ve-
hicle is fully stopped. Failure to
observe this caution will cause se-
vere damage to the transaxle.
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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.
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NOTE:
o For smooth and safe operation,
depress the brake pedal when
shifting from "Neutral" position
or "Park" position to a forward or
reverse gear.