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Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster 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).

To shift from P (Park), you must firmly depress the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the accelerator pedal.

The shift lever must be in P (Park) before turning the engine off.

WARNING

  • Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

  • After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.

  • Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage the transmission if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not engaged.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless your foot is firmly depressed on the brake pedal. Shifting into gear when the engine is running at high speed can cause the vehicle to move very rapidly. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit people or objects.

WARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).

The engine brake will not work and may lead to an accident.

Parking in N (Neutral) gear

Follow the steps below when you are parking and want the vehicle to move when pushed.

  1. After parking your vehicle, step on the brake pedal and move the shift lever to "P" with the ignition button in "ON" or while the engine is running.

  2. If the parking brake is applied, unlock the parking brake.

    • For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) equipped vehicles, push the brake pedal with the ignition button in "ON" or while the engine is running to disengage the parking brake. If AUTO HOLD function is used while driving (If "AUTO HOLD" indicator is on in the cluster), press "AUTO HOLD" switch and "AUTO HOLD" function should be turned off

  3. While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button "OFF".

    • For smart key equipped vehicles, the ignition switch can be moved to "OFF" only when the shift lever is in "P".

  4. Change the gear shift lever to "N" (Neutral) while pressing the brake pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK RELEASE" button or inserting, pressing down a tool (e.g., flathead screwdriver) into the "SHIFT LOCK RELEASE" access hole at the same time. Then the vehicle will move when external force is applied.

CAUTION

  • After the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button has been turned off, the electronic parking brake cannot be disengaged.

  • For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used while driving, if the ignition button has been turned "OFF", the electronic parking brake will be engaged automatically. Therefore, AUTO HOLD function should be turned off before the ignition button is turned off.

D (Drive)

This is the normal driving position. The transmission will automatically shift through an 8-gear sequence, providing the best fuel economy and power.

For extra power when passing another vehicle or driving uphill depress the accelerator pedal further until you feel the transmission downshift to a lower gear.

To stop the vehicle during driving, fully de press the brake pedal to prevent unintended movement.

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, manual mode can be selected by pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive) position into the manual gate. To return to D (Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main gate.

Manual mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically adjusting the steering effort, and the engine and transmission control logic for enhanced driver performance.

In manual mode, moving the shift lever backwards and forwards will allow you to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions.

  • Up (+): Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.

  • Down (-): Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

  • If you press the lever to + (Up) or - (Down) position, the transmission may not make the requested gear change if the next gear is outside the allowable engine rpm range.

  • You must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone.

  • Only the 8 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 and only when the vehicle is stopped and not moving.

  • Downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected.

  • When the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points are vary 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 operated.

  • When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the + (up) position. This causes the transmission to shift into the 2nd gear which is better for smooth driving on a slippery road. Push the shift lever to the - (down) side to shift back to the 1st gear.