
Driving your vehicle
6-18
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the 
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (button type)
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) 
position.
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function when 
the battery is discharged. 
In emergencies, do the following to 
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a 
level ground. 
1.
 Connect the batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment. 
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7. 
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position. 
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral 
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter. 
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and 
continue to depress the brake pedal. 
Move the shift lever/button into the P 
(Park) position, apply the parking brake, 
and place the ignition switch in the 
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key with 
you when exiting the vehicle.
 WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with 
the engine running, be careful not to 
depress the accelerator pedal for a long 
period of time. The engine or exhaust 
system may overheat and start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system 
are very hot. Keep away from the 
exhaust system components.
Do not stop or park over flammable 
materials, such as dry grass, paper or 
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.   

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D (Drive) 
This is the normal driving position. The 
transmission will automatically shift 
through a 8-gear sequence, providing 
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D 
(Drive) button by depressing the brake 
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress 
the accelerator pedal smoothly. For extra 
power when passing another vehicle or 
driving uphill, depress the accelerator 
fully. The transmission will automatically 
downshift to the next lower gear (or 
gears, as appropriate). When the vehicle 
is stopped in D (Drive) position, if you 
open the driver’s door with the seat belt 
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D 
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s 
door with the seat belt unfastened, 
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically for protecting the 
dual clutch transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on 
the shift lever/button console, allows 
the driver to switch from NORMAL/ 
COMFORT mode to SPORT or ECO mode. 
(if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode 
Integrated Control System” later in this 
chapter. Shift-lock system 
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R 
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake 
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and move the 
shift lever to R (Reverse). (shift lever 
type) 
Depress the brake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (shift button type)
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function when 
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following 
to move the shift lever/button to N 
(Neutral) on a level ground.
1.
 Connect the batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7.
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position.
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral 
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.   

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The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other 
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following 
suggestions:
Snow or icy conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of 
you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and 
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine 
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may 
cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install 
tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include 
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper 
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
 WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires. 
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C). 
Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure 
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s 
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads 
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer 
for maximum speed recommendations.
WINTER DRIVING   

Driving your vehicle
6-78
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in 
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them. 
Also check all ignition wirings and 
components for any cracks, wear-out, 
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen, 
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin 
into key holes. When a lock opening is 
already covered with ice, spray approved 
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it. 
When an internal part of a lock freezes, 
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully 
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from 
being frozen, add authorized window 
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified 
on the window washer container. 
Window washer anti-freeze solution is 
available from an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer, and most vehicle accessory 
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or 
other types of anti-freeze solution, to 
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking 
brake can freeze in the engaged position. 
This is most likely to happen when there 
is an accumulation of snow or ice around 
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes 
are wet. When there is the risk that your 
parking brake may freeze, temporarily 
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also, 
block the rear wheels in advance, so the 
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the 
parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate 
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice 
can build up under the fenders and 
interfere with the steering. When driving 
in such conditions during the severe 
winter, you should check underneath 
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure 
that the front wheels and the steering 
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions, 
you should carry appropriate emergency 
equipment, while driving. Some of the 
items you may want to carry include tire 
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, 
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper 
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground 
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the 
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine 
compartment may cause an engine 
failure or combustion, because they may 
block the engine cooling. Such damage 
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s 
warranty.    

Emergency situations
8-4
Jump starting can be dangerous if done 
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting 
procedure in this section to avoid serious 
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in 
doubt about how to properly jump start 
your vehicle, we strongly recommend 
that you have a service technician or 
towing service do it for you.
 WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH 
to you or bystanders, always follow 
these precautions when working near 
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow 
instructions carefully when 
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed 
to protect the eyes from acid 
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or 
smoking materials away from 
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present 
in battery cells, is highly 
combustible, and may explode 
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid 
which is highly corrosive. Do 
not allow acid to contact your 
eyes, skin or clothing.If acid gets into your eyes, flush your 
eyes with clean water for at least 15 
minutes and get immediate medical 
attention. If acid gets on your skin, 
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel 
pain or a burning sensation, get medical 
attention immediately.
•	
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, 
excessive pressure on the case may 
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a 
battery carrier or with your hands on 
opposite corners.
•	 Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
•	 NEVER attempt to recharge the 
battery when the vehicle’s battery 
cables are connected to the battery.
•	 The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage.
NEVER touch these components 
with the engine running or when the 
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON 
position.
JUMP STARTING    

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Jump starting procedure
 Information
Your vehicle has a battery in the luggage 
compartment, but when you jump start 
your vehicle, use the jumper terminal in 
the engine compartment.
1.
 Position the v
ehicles close enough 
that the jumper cables will reach, but 
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2.
 Av
oid fans or any moving parts in the 
engine compartment at all times, even 
when the vehicles are turned off.
3.
 Turn o
ff all electrical devices such as 
radios, lights, air conditioning, etc. 
Put the vehicles in P (Park) and set the 
parking brake. Turn both vehicles OFF.
4.
 Open the engine hood.
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5. Connect the jumper cables in 
the ex act sequence shown in the 
illustration. First connect one jumper 
cable to the red, positive (+) jumper 
terminal of your vehicle (1).
6.
 Connect the other end o
f the jumper 
cable to the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting 
vehicle (2).
7.
 Connect the second jumper cable to 
the black, nega
tive (-) battery/ chassis 
ground of the assisting vehicle (3).
8.
 Connect the other end o
f the second 
jumper cable to the black, negative (-) 
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to 
contact anything except the correct 
battery or jumper terminals or the 
correct ground. Do not lean over the 
battery when making connections.   

Emergency situations
8-6
9. Start the engine of the assisting 
vehicle and let it run at approximately 
2,000 rpm for a few minutes. Then 
start your vehicle.
10. Keep your vehicle operating for at 
least 30 minutes at idle or driving to 
assure your battery receives enough 
charge to be able to start on its 
own after the vehicle is shut off. A 
complete dead battery may require 
as long as 60 minutes runtime to fully 
recharge it. If vehicle is run for less, 
the battery may not restart. 
If your vehicle will not start after a 
few attempts, it probably requires 
servicing. In this event please seek 
qualified assistance. If the cause of your 
battery discharging is not apparent, we 
recommend that you have your vehicle 
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
Disconnect the jumper cables in the 
exact reverse order you connected them:
1.
 Disconnect the jumper cable from the 
black, nega
tive (-) chassis ground of 
your vehicle (4).
2.
 Disconnect the other end o
f the 
jumper cable from the black, negative 
(-) battery/chassis ground of the 
assisting vehicle (3).
3.
 Disconnect the second jumper cable 
from the r
ed, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting 
vehicle (2).
4.
 Disconnect the other end o
f the 
jumper cable from the red, positive (+) 
jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).
 Information
An inappropriately disposed 
battery can be harmful to 
the environment and human 
health. Dispose of the battery 
according to your local law(s) or 
regulations.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle:
•	 Only use a 12-volt power supply 
(battery or jumper system) to jump 
start your vehicle.
•	 Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle by push-starting.    

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 WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH 
to you or bystanders, always follow 
these precautions when working near 
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow 
instructions carefully when 
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed 
to protect the eyes from acid 
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or 
smoking materials away from 
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present 
in battery cells, is highly 
combustible, and may explode 
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid 
which is highly corrosive. Do 
not allow acid to contact your 
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your 
eyes with clean water for at least 15 
minutes and get immediate medical 
attention. If acid gets on your skin, 
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel 
pain or a burning sensation, get medical 
attention immediately.
•	 When lifting a plastic-cased battery, 
excessive pressure on the case may 
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a 
battery carrier or with your hands on 
opposite corners.
•	 Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
•	 NEVER attempt to recharge the 
battery when the vehicle’s battery 
cables are connected to the battery.
•	 The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage. NEVER touch 
these components with the engine 
running or when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ON position.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer, 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
Batteries also contain other chemicals 
known to the State of California 
to cause cancer. Wash hands after 
handling.
NOTICE
•	When you do not use the vehicle for a 
long time in a low temperature area, 
disconnect the battery and keep it 
indoors.
•	 Always charge the battery fully to 
prevent battery case damage in low 
temperature areas.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized electronic 
devices to the battery, the battery may 
be discharged. Never use unauthorized 
devices.
BATTERY