Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Shift Lock System

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Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Your Vehicle's Safety System — 48Convenient Features of Your Vehicle — 162Multimedia System — 7Driving Your Vehicle — 90What to Do in an Emergency — 32Maintenance — 59Specifications, Consumer Information and Safety Defect Reporting — 8
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For your safety, the automatic transmission is equipped with a shift-lock system that prevents shifting from P (Park) to R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P (Park) to R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.

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