2010 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 205

Driving your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive). 3 (Third gear) Use for towing a trailer during hill climbing or to use engine braking downhill. "3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. This means that no shiftup to 4th gear is performed. However, the shift-up to 4th gear is done when the car speed exceeds a certain value to prevent the engine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" when returning to normal driving condition. 2 (Second gear) Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or engine braking downhill. "2" automatically shifts between first and second gears. This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is performed. However, the shift-up to third gear is done when the car speed exceeds a certain value to prevent the engine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" returning to normal driving condition. L (Low gear) Use for driving up a very steep grade or for engine braking when descending steep hills. When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will temporarily remain in second gear until the vehicle has slowed enough for low gear to engage. Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) in low gear. "L" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift up to 2nd is performed when the car exceeds a certain speed and, as speed increases, the transaxle will shift up to 3rd gear to prevent over-revving the engine. CAUTION • Shift into "R" and "P" position only when the vehicle has completely stopped. • Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forward positions with the brakes applied. • Always apply the footbrake when shifting from "P" or "N", to "R", "D","3", "2" or "L" position. • Check the automatic transaxle fluid level regularly, and add fluid as necessary. See the maintenance schedule for the proper fluid recommendation. ✽ NOTICE • For smooth and safe operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from "N" (Neutral) position or "P" (Park) position to a forward or "R" (Reverse) gear. • Fully depress the brake pedal in order to move the shift lever from the "P" (Park) position to any of the other positions. • It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid transaxle damage. 5 13