Hyundai Sonata: Ignition key interlock system - Automatic transaxle operation - Automatic transaxle - Driving your vehicleHyundai Sonata: Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the ignition switch is in any other position, the key cannot be removed.

    Shift lock system
    For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift ...

    Good driving practices
    Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in mo ...

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    Tire and loading information label
    The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and veh ...

    Special Service Tools
    Special Service Tools Item Illustration Application Fuel Pressure Gauge (09353-24100) Measuring the fuel line press ...

    Automatic Transaxle. Repair procedures
    Removal 1. Remove the following items; A. Air duct (A) and engine cover (B). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group. ...