2021 HYUNDAI I20 Owners Manual

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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button
(if equipped)
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or
death, NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle to touch the Engine Start/Stop
button or related parts. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
WARNING
To turn the engine off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the engine without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake, press
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position, and take the Smart
Key with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

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Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button PositionAction Notice
OFF• To turn off the engine, stop
the vehicle and then press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
• The steering wheel locks to
protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACC• Press the Engine Start/Stop
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
• Electrical accessories are
usable.
• The steering wheel unlocks.• If you leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC
position for more than one
hour, the battery power
will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
• If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine
Start/Stop button will not
work. Press the Engine Start/
Stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release tension.
ON• Press the Engine Start/Stop
button while it is in the ACC
position without depressing
the clutch pedal.
• The warning lights can be
checked before the engine is
started.Do not leave the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position
when the engine is not running
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
clutch and brake pedals and
press the Engine Start/ Stop
button with the shift lever in
neutral.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
clutch pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF o ACC o ON o OFF

7-12
Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.
i Information
• The engine will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from the driver, the
engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the “
” indicator will blink
and the warning “Key not in vehicle”
will come on, and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about 5
seconds. The indicator will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when using the
ACC position or if the vehicle engine is
ON.
Starting the petrol engine
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
4. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Vehicle with Intelligent Manual
Transmission :
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and shift
the transmission into Neutral.
3. Keep the brake pedal depressed while
turning the ignition switch to the start
position.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
start position without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start,
and it will be displayed on the cluster
as in the following pop-up.
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When the shift lever is not placed in
P (Park) or N (Neutral), the following
popup will be displayed on the cluster.
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i Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine speeds.
(Steep accelerating and decelerating
should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
• When you start to drive, move
the shift lever after checking the
RPM(revolutions per minute) is in the
proper range (under 1000 rpm) by
depressing the clutch pedal and brake
pedal.
After releasing the parking brake, take
your foot off the clutch and depress the
accelerator slowly while starting your
vehicle.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
and then it has to be warmed up, before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with Manual transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral).
4. Depress the clutch and brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
6. Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the glow indicator light (
)
goes out.
7. When the glow indicator light (
)
goes out, the engine will start.
i Information
If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed
while the engine is pre-heating, the engine
may start.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine
immediately after starting the engine.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication is
ensured in the turbo charger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving
that requires heavy engine load, idle
the engine about one minute before
turning the engine off. This idle time
will allow the turbocharger to cool
prior to shutting the engine off.
NOTICE
Do not turn off the engine immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe
damage to the engine or turbo charger
unit.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and press the Engine
Start/Stop button in an attempt to
restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can’t start the engine normally. Replace
the fuse with a new one. If you are not
able to replace the fuse, you can start
the engine by pressing and holding
the Engine Start/Stop button for 10
seconds with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position.
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress the
brake and/or clutch pedal before
starting the engine.
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i Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture above.

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The shift lever can be moved with The shift lever can be moved with pressing the button (1).pressing the button (1).
The button (1) must be pressed while The button (1) must be pressed while moving the shift lever. moving the shift lever.
Manual transmission operation
The manual transmission has 5 (or 6)
forward gears. The transmission is fully
synchronized in all forward gears so
shifting to either a higher or a lower gear
is easily accomplished
WARNING
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always
make sure the shift lever is in 1st gear
when the vehicle is parked on a uphill
and in R (Reverse) on a downhill, set the
parking brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
followed.
To shift to R (Reverse), make sure the
vehicle has completely stopped, and
then move the shift lever to neutral
before moving into R (Reverse).
When you’ve come to a complete stop
and it’s hard to shift into 1st gear or R
(Reverse):
1. Put the shift lever in neutral and
release the clutch pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal, and then
shift into first or R (Reverse) gear.
i Information
During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubricant
has warmed up.
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7-16
Driving your vehicle
Using the clutch (if equipped)
The clutch pedal should be depressed all
the way to the floor before:
- Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting
To start your vehicle, slowly release
the clutch pedal and depress the
accelerator.
When releasing the clutch pedal, release
it slowly. The clutch pedal should always
be released while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving.
• Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, while waiting for
the traffic light, etc.
• Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
• Do not start with the 2nd (second)
gear engaged except when you start
on a slippery road.
• Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and be careful not to depress the
pedal again before returning to the
upright position after you release
the pedal. If you depress the pedal
before returning to the original
position repeatedly, it may cause the
clutch system failure.
Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down in
heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill to
prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting reduces the chance
of stalling and can accelerate when you
need to increase your speed again.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe speed
by providing brake power from the
engine and enables less wear on the
brakes.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine,
clutch and transmission:
• When downshifting from 5th
gear to 4th gear, be careful not to
inadvertently push the shift lever
sideways engaging the 2nd gear.
A drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the point
the tachometer will enter the red-
zone.
• Do not downshift more than two
gear at a time or downshift the gear
when the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 RPM or higher). Such
a downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmission.

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Good driving practices
• Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
dangerous.
• Don’t “ride” the brakes. This can
cause the brakes and related parts to
overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long hill,
slow down and shift to a lower gear.
Engine braking will help slow down
the vehicle.
• Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
• Slow down when you encounter cross
winds. This gives you much better
control of your vehicle.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to the
transmission.
• Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
Do not use the engine brake (shifting
from a higher gear to lower gear)
rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle
may slip causing an accident.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a
collision, an unbelted occupant
is significantly more likely to be
seriously injured or killed than a
properly belted occupant.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
• HYUNDAI recommends you follow all
posted speed limits.