Hyundai Kona: Manual transmission operation / Using the clutch

The clutch pedal should be depressed all the way to the floor before:

- Starting the engine The engine will not start without depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting into gear, up shifting to the next higher gear, or down shifting to the next lower gear.
- Stopping the engine Stop the vehicle safely and depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal. Then shift into N(Neutral) gear and turn off the engine.

When releasing the clutch pedal, release it slowly. The clutch pedal should always be released while driving.

NOTICE

To prevent unnecessary wear or damage to the clutch:

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not hold the vehicle with the clutch on an incline, while waiting for the traffic light, etc.
• Always depress the clutch pedal down fully to prevent noise or damage.
• Do not start with the 2nd (second) gear engaged except when you start on a slippery road.
• Do not drive with cargo loaded more than required loading capacity.
• Make sure to depress the clutch pedal until the engine starts completely. If you release the clutch pedal before the engine starts completely, the engine may stop.

WARNING

• In case that there is not equipped with an ignition lock switch, if starting engine in below conditions, the vehicle suddenly may move.
  - the parking brake is released.
  - the shift lever is not in N(neutral) position.
  - clutch pedal is not depressed fully.

Downshifting

Downshift when you must slow down in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill, to prevent engine load.

Also, downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and helps to accelerate when you need to increase your speed again.

When the vehicle is going downhill, downshifting helps maintain safe speed by providing brake power from the engine and results in less wear on the brakes.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the engine, clutch and transmission:

• When downshifting from 5th gear to 4th gear, be careful not to inadvertently push the shift lever sideways engaging the 2nd gear. A drastic downshift may cause the engine speed to increase to the point the tachometer will enter the redzone.
• Do not downshift more than two gears at a time or downshift the gear when the engine is running at high speed (5,000 RPM or higher). Such a downshifting may damage the engine, clutch and the transmission.