2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ sport mode

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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
✽✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the sports mode
allows gearshifts with the acceleratorpedal depressed.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the vehicle”in this section.OEN056003
+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Sports mode
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✽✽
NOTICE
 In sports mode, the driver must exe- cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
 In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
 In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
 In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
 To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
 When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the
+(up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the 2nd (or 3rd)
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing on a slippery road. Push the shift
lever to the -(down) side to shift back
to the 1st gear.E060102AEN
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition. Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the
shift-lock override access hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver (or key) into the access hole and press down on the
screwdriver (or key).
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
OEN056004
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Air bags ···········································································3-39
Air bag warning label................................................3-60
Air bag warning light ................................................3-42
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-45
Side impact air bag....................................................3-51
Air cleaner·······································································7-38
Alarm system ··································································4-11
Antenna ·········································································4-125
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)········································5-24
Appearance care······························································7-76 Exterior care ······························································7-76
Interior care ·······························································7-81
Armrest ···········································································3-13
Ashtray ··········································································4-117
Audio system ································································4-125 Antenna ···································································4-125
Aux, USB and iPod ·················································4-127
Steering wheel audio control ··································4-126
Automatic climate control system ································4-101 Air conditioning ······················································4-107
Automatic heating and air conditioning··················4-102
Manual heating and air conditioning ······················4-103
Automatic transaxle ··························································5-9 Shift lock system ·······················································5-12
Sports mode·······························································5-11 Battery ·············································································7-44
Battery saver function ·····················································4-73
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·····································4-118
Brake system ···································································5-21
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-24
Electronic stability program (ESP) ···························5-26
Parking brake·····························································5-22
Power brakes ·····························································5-21
Brakes fluid ·····································································7-34
Bulb replacement ····························································7-67 Front fog light bulb replacement·······························7-70
Headlight bulb replacement ······································7-68
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-74
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-75
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-74
Position light bulb replacement·································7-69
Puddle lamp and door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ···························································7-74
Rear combination light bulb replacement ·················7-71
Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-70
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-69
Bulb wattage ·····································································8-2
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Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Normal maintenance schedule(Diesel) ···········7-15, 7-21
Normal maintenance schedule(Gasoline) ··················7-9
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Diesel) ··········································7-19, 7-21
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Gasoline) ···············································7-13
Seat belts ········································································3-19 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-25
Lap belt ····································································3-23
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-20
Seat belt warning ···························································3-20
Seat warmer ····························································3-8, 3-14
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-13
Headrest ····························································3-5, 3-12
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-16
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ····································3-9
Lumbar support ··························································3-7
Rear seat ···································································3-11
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ······················································3-8, 3-14
Shift lock system ···························································5-12
Side impact air bag ························································3-51 Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-70
Smart key ·········································································4-5
Smooth cornering ···························································5-38
Snow tires ······································································5-42Spare tire
Compact spare tire ···················································6-19
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-52
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-13
Special driving conditions ·············································5-37 Driving at night ························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ···········································5-39
Driving in the rain ····················································5-39
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-37
Highway driving ·······················································5-40
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-37
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-38
Speedometer ···································································4-50
Sports mode ···································································5-11
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-6
Steering wheel ·······························································4-39 Horn ··········································································4-40
Power steering ··························································4-39
Tilt steering ······························································4-39
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-126
Storage compartment ···················································4-114 Center console storage ···········································4-114
Glove box ·······························································4-114
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