2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 156

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 6 C050B01L-AAT OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (4 SPEED A/T) C090A01O-GAT Normal Conditions: The Starting Procedure: 1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt. 2. Depress the brake pedal fully and place the selector lever in "P" (park) position. 3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lights and gauges are functioning properly before starting the engine. 4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and release it when the engine starts. After the engine has started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear. The starter should not be operated for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 seconds between starting attempts to protect the starter from overheating. (If installed) The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle Control Module). HSM3022 The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the speed selector lever. The selector lever has 2 gates; the main gate and the manual gate. HSM3022-1 NOTE: For information on manual gate operation, refer to "Sports Mode". In the main gate, the selector lever has 4 positions, and is equipped with a button to avoid inadvertent selection. ! CAUTION: Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the vehicle is moving.