Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Paddle Shifter

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The paddle shift switch is available when the shift lever is in D (Drive) or manual shift mode.

With the shift lever in D

The paddle shifter will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Pull the paddle shifter [+] or [-] once to shift up or down one gear. The system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.

The system changes from manual shift mode to automatic mode:

  • When vehicle speed is below 10 km/h
  • If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than 5 seconds
  • If the shift lever is moved from manual shift mode to D (Drive)

With the shift lever in manual shift mode

Pull the paddle shifter [+] or [-] once to shift up or down one gear.

Information

If both paddle shifters [+] and [-] are pulled at the same time, the gear may not shift.

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