Hyundai Santa Fe: Dual clutch transmission operation / Shift-lock system

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Dual clutch transmission / Dual clutch transmission operation / Shift-lock system

For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. Depress the brake pedal and push the R (Reverse) button.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift button position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park)...

When the battery is discharged:

The shift buttons will not function when the battery is discharged. In emergencies, do the following to move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a level ground...

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