2017 Hyundai Elantra GT child lock

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Driving your vehicle
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside rearview and side view mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
WARNING -
Driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Impaired driving is the
number one contributor to the
highway death toll each year.
Even a small amount of alcohol
will affect your reflexes, percep-
tions and judgment. Driving
while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drink or take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drink-
ing or taking drugs. Choose a
designated driver or call a cab.
WARNING
All passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”
in section 3 for more informa-
tion on their proper use.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the
engine on, be careful not to
depress the accelerator pedal
for a long period of time. It may
overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possi-
bly causing an accident. Keep
all things in the vehicle safely
stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be
careful when operating
devices that may disturb driv-
ing such as the audio system
or the heater. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always
drive safely.

Driving your vehicle
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5
For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear. Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the drive wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a car into D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position; then set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order
identified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle sta-tionary with engine power.Use the service brake or theparking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.

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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
position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a 6-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.
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NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except as explained in“Rocking the vehicle” in thissection.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damagedif you shift into P (Park) whilethe vehicle is in motion.

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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-95
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
CareExterior care ..............................................................7-85
Interior care ................................................................7-90
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Cargo area cover..........................................................4-131
Cargo capacity ..............................................................5-54
Cargo weight ................................................................5-58
Center console storage ................................................4-122
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-22
Certification label ..........................................................5-56
Certification label ............................................................8-8
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-50
Changing tires ..............................................................6-15
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-45
Child restraint system....................................................3-30 Lower anchor..............................................................3-38
Seat belt ......................................................................3-\
33
Tether anchor system..................................................3-36
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter................................................7-36
Climate control system ....................................4-101, 4-111
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-129
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-56 Compact spare tire ........................................................6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-49
Consumer information ..................................................8-10
Cool box ......................................................................4-\
123
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-92
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-92
Cruise control system ....................................................5-36
Cup holder ..................................................................4-126
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-59
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-56
Daytime running light ..................................................4-89
Defogging (Windshield)..............................................4-118
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-100
Defrosting (Windshield)..............................................4-118
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-56
Door locks ....................................................................4-21\
Central door lock switch ............................................4-22
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-24
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