Hyundai Sonata: Automatic transaxle - Driving your vehicleHyundai Sonata: Automatic transaxle

Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and ...

Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. To move the shift lever from th ...

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Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following procedures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with the mechanical key. L ...

Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when th ...

ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Description and Operation
Description The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) System consists of a throttle body with an integrated control motor and throttle position sensor (TPS). Instead of the traditional throttle ...