Engine starting
If your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, move the gear lever to neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
If your Hyundai car is equipped with an automatic transmission, move the selector to the position "R" ("Parking").
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "START" ("Starter"). Release the ignition key immediately after starting the engine. Do not hold the ignition key in position "START" ("Starter") more than 15 s.
Warning! For safety reasons, the vehicle engine cannot be started if the automatic transmission selector is not in the "R" ("Parking") or "N" ("Neutral gear") (only for vehicles with automatic transmission).
Key positions in the ignition switch
Key positions in the ignition switch: 1 - LOCK (blocking); 2 - ACC (optional equipment); 3 – ON (Included); 4 – START (Starter)
Warning! Do not turn off the engine or remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. This will cause the steering wheel to lock and the vehicle to become uncontrollable.
START ("Starter")
Start the engine by turning the ignition key to the START position. The engine will be cranked by the starter until the key is released, which will automatically return to the ON position. In this position, the brake system warning lamp will also come on to check the operation of the lamp. If the ignition key is difficult to turn to the START position, this may be due to pressure from the steering wheel shaft on the anti-theft lock. To turn the key, turn the steering wheel left or right to relieve pressure on the lock and turn the key.
Warning! Do not hold the ignition key in position "SART" ("Starter") more than 15 s.
ON ("Included")
If the key is in this position, you can check the vehicle's warning lights. Thus, even before starting the engine, make sure that all vehicle systems are working. As soon as the engine is started, the ignition key will return to this position and remain in this position for the entire time the engine is running.
If the engine is not running for a long time, do not leave the key in the ON position as this will unnecessarily drain the battery.
ACC ("Optional equipment)
By turning the key to this position, it is possible to turn on certain accessories of the car, for example, radio, windshield wipers. The engine is switched off.
LOCK ("blocking")
The steering wheel shaft is locked with an anti-theft device and the steering wheel cannot be turned. So the car is protected from theft. The key can only be removed from the ignition switch in this position. For models equipped with an automatic transmission, in this key position, the mode selector lever is also locked in position "R" (parking).
Warning! To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the ignition key.