COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and turn it to the "START" position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than 15 seconds. NOTE: o For safety, the engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from "ACC" position to "LOCK" position unless the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) position or the negative battery terminal is disconnected from the battery. (For Automatic Transaxle)
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ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES: PART OF HYUNDAI'S ASSURANCE
COMMITMENT
Hyundai Sonata is built from the ground up with safety in mind, with a hot
stamped ultra-high-strength steel body structure, advanced airbag technology and
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Maintaining Bumpers
Special precautions must be observed to preserve the appearance of the bumpers
on your Hyundai. They are:
o Be careful not to spill battery electrolyte or hydraulic brake fluid on the bumpers.
If ...
If the Engine Will Not Start
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull the car to start it. This could
result in a collision or cause other damage. In addition, push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic ...


