DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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HPC120D1-E
General Operating Instructions
o The button in the selector handle must be
depressed before the selector can be moved.
o The engine may only be started when the
selector is at position "P" or "N".
o Ensure that the footbrake is firmly applied
when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2" or
"L" and vice versa.
o Always engage the parking brake when the
vehicle is unattended, never use the "P"
position in place of the parking brake.
o Under normal circumstances, the selector
should be placed in the "D" position and the
transmission allowed to select the most ideal
ratio for the circumstances. In this position
maximum fuel economy will be achieved.
o When descending steep gradients where
engine braking is required, the selector
should be placed at the "2" or "L" position
depending upon the vehicle speed.
o When ascending steep gradients and using
large throttle openings, the transmission may
repeatedly change between two adjacent
ratios. This is a normal characteristic and
may be prevented by selecting "2" or "L"
depending upon the vehicle speed.
o Never move the selector to or from the "P"
or "N" position with the accelerator de-
pressed.
o Only with the brake pedal fully depressed,
the shift lever is shifted from "P" (parking)
position to other position. (Not all models)
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the
vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
"L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transmission
into "P" (Park) and turn off the ignition
when you leave the vehicle, even mo-
mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-
tended whilst the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transmission fluid
level regularly, and add fluid as neces-
sary.
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OVERDRIVE SWITCH
The overdrive switch prevents the transmission
upshifting higher than third gear when the switch
is turned "OFF". The transmission will start
from rest in first gear and upshift to second and
third gear depending upon the roadspeed and
throttle opening but will not upshift to fourth
gear. When the overdrive switch is turned "ON",
the transmission will start from rest in first gear
and will upshift, depending upon roadspeed and
throttle opening to second, third and fourth
gear. Therefore, when the overdrive switch is
turned "OFF", the transmission performs as a
three speed unit and the overdrive warning light
located in the instrument cluster will be illumi-
nated. When the overdrive switch is turned
"ON", the transmission functions as a fully
automatic four speed unit with the maximum
fuel economy potential of the vehicle being
realized.
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