Hyundai Elantra: LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message / Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual shift mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 6 mph (10 km/h), if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you move the shift lever from Manual Shift Mode to D (Drive), the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the manual shift mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
NOTICE
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled at the same time, gear change may not occur.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park).
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Shift-Lock System. Shift-Lock Release. Parking
Shift-Lock System
For your safety, the dual clutch transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents
shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal
is depressed ...
Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: LCD Display Messages
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system and Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT)/dual clutch transmission)
This warning message is displayed if you try to start the engine with the shift
lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Information
You can start the engine w ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Good Braking Practices
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into the 1st gear (for
manual transmission vehicle) or P (Park, for Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)/
dual clutch transmission vehicle) position ...
