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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    Sliding the sunroof
    When the sunshade is closed If you pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position, the sunshade will slide all the way open then the sunroof glass will slide all the wa ...

    Special Service Tools
    Special tools Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use 09495-33000 Puller Removal of spider assembly from a drive sha ...

    Air intake control
    Type A Type B This is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. To change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air po ...