Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2023 Vehicle Auto-Shut Off and Dual Clutch Transmission 

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2023 Auto-Shut Off and Dual Clutch Guidelines present two noteworthy technological advancements that enhance driving dynamics and efficiency. By automatically turning off the engine when the car stops and starting it again when necessary, the Auto-Shut Off technology helps to improve fuel economy by lowering emissions and saving gasoline. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which combines the effectiveness of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic, optimizes gear changes for a smooth and responsive driving experience. These recommendations provide drivers with a better grasp of how to optimize performance and efficiency while making use of the 2023 Elantra Hybrid’s dynamic and fuel-efficient driving experience. They also shed light on the workings and advantages of these technologies.

2023 Hyundai Elantra Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off

If your vehicle is parked and the engine is left on for a long period of time, the engine will turn off automatically to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent accidents caused by carbon dioxide poisoning.

Operating Conditions

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates when all the following conditions are satisfied:

• Vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h), and the gear is shifted to P (Park)
• The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are not depressed
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened
• The passenger seat is empty
• The infotainment system is being updated

Deactivating Conditions

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off when one of the situations occurs:

• Vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
• The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral)
• The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened
• A passenger is in the passenger’s seat

System Operation

When all the conditions are satisfied, the Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and turns the engine off automatically after 60 minutes.
A timer appears on the instrument cluster 30 minutes before the vehicle shuts off.

Resetting cluster timer
To reset the cluster timer, do one of the following:

• Release the accelerator pedal or brake pedal after the Vehicle Auto-Shut Off is complete.
•  Press the OK button on the steering wheel while the timer appears on the instrument cluster.

CAUTION
Do not leave a passenger or a pet in the vehicle in hot weather since the air conditioning system turns off when the engine is off.

Dual Clutch Transmission

[A]: Shift button, [B]: Shift lever

• Depress the brake pedal and press the shift button while moving the shift lever.
• Press the shift button while moving the shift lever.
• The shift lever can freely operate.

Dual Clutch Transmission Operation

The dual-clutch transmission has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
  is in the P (Park) position, then set the parking brake, and place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.
• When using Manual Shift Mode, do not use engine braking (shifting from a high gear to a lower gear) rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
• To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not try to accelerate in R (Reverse) or any forward gear position with the brakes on.
• When stopped on the slope, do not hold the vehicle with accelerator pedal. Use the service brake or the parking brake.
• The dual-clutch transmission can be thought of as an automatically shifting manual transmission. It gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission.
• When D (Drive) is selected, the transmission will automatically shift through the gears similar to a conventional automatic transmission. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, the gear shifting can sometimes be felt and heard as the actuators engage the clutches and the gears are selected.
• The dual-clutch transmission adopts a dry-type dual-clutch, which is different from the torque converter of the automatic transmission. It shows better acceleration performance and increased fuel efficiency while driving but the initial launch might be a little bit slower than the automatic transmission.
  As a result, gear shifts are sometimes more noticeable than a conventional automatic transmission and a light vibration during launching can be felt as the transmission speed. This is a normal condition of the dual-clutch transmission.
• The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides a direct drive feeling which may feel different from a conventional automatic transmission. This may be more noticeable when launching the vehicle from a stop or when traveling at low, stop-and-go vehicle speeds.
• When rapidly accelerating at a low vehicle speed, the engine rpm may increase highly depending on the vehicle’s driving condition.
• For a smooth launch uphill, press down the accelerator pedal smoothly depending on the current conditions.
• If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at low vehicle speed, you may feel strong engine braking, which is similar to a manual transmission.
• When driving downhill, you may use Sports Mode to downshift to a lower gear in order to control your speed without using the brake pedal excessively.
• When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as the system goes through a self-test. This is a normal sound for the dual-clutch transmission.
• During the first 1000 miles (1,500 km), you may feel that the vehicle may not be smooth when accelerating at low speed. During this break-in period, the shift quality and performance of your new vehicle is continuously optimized.

WARNING
Due to transmission failure, you may not continue to drive and the position indicator (D, R) on the cluster will blink. We recommend you contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.

LCD Display for Transmission Temperature and Warning Message

DCT warning messages

This warning message is displayed when the vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and the vehicle detects that the brake pedal is not applied.

Steep grade
Driving up hills or on steep grades:

• To hold the vehicle on an incline use the foot brake or the parking brake.
• When in stop-and-go traffic on an incline, keep some distance ahead before moving the vehicle forward. Then hold the vehicle on the incline with the foot brake.
• If the vehicle is held on a hill by applying the accelerator pedal or by creeping with the brake pedal disengaged, the clutch and transmission may overheat which can result in damage. At this time, a warning message will appear on the LCD display.
• If the LCD warning is active, the foot brake must be applied.
• Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the transmission.
  

Transmission high temperature

• Under certain conditions, such as repeated stop-and-go launches on steep grades, sudden take off or acceleration, or other harsh driving conditions, the transmission clutch temperatures will increase excessively. Finally, the clutch in the transmission could be overheated.
• When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode engages and the gear position indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime. At this time, the “Transmission temperature is high! Stop safely” warning message will appear on the LCD display and driving may not be smooth.
• If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool.
• If you ignore this warning, the driving condition may become worse.
  You may experience abrupt shifts, frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return to normal driving conditions, stop the vehicle and apply the foot brake or shift into P (Park). Then allow the transmission to cool for a few minutes with the engine on, before driving off.
• When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.

Transmission overheated

• If the vehicle continues to be driven and the clutch temperatures reach the maximum temperature limit, the “Transmission hot! Park with engine On” warning will be displayed. When this occurs the clutch is disabled until the clutch cools to normal temperatures.
• The warning will display a time to wait for the transmission to cool.
• If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes and shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool.
• When the message “Transmission cooled down. Resume driving” appears you can continue to drive your vehicle.
• When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.
  If any of the warning messages in the LCD display continue to blink, for your safety, we recommend you contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.

Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). To shift from P (Park), you must depress firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the accelerator pedal.

If you have done all of the above and still cannot shift the lever out of P (Park), see “Shift-Lock Release” in this chapter.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before turning the engine off.

WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle. After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off. Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.

R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.

NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion. N (Neutral) The wheels and transaxle are not engaged. Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park) if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason. Always depress the brake pedal when you are shifting from N (Neutral) to another gear.

D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The transmission will automatically shift through a 6-gear sequence, providing the best fuel economy and power. For extra power when passing another vehicle or driving uphill, depress the accelerator fully. The transmission will automatically downshift to the next lower gear (or gears, as appropriate). The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the shift lever console, allows the driver to switch from NORMAL mode to SPORT mode (if equipped) For more information, refer to “Drive Mode Integrated Control System” later in this chapter.

WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into gear when the engine is running at high speed can cause the vehicle to move very rapidly. You may lose control of the vehicle and cause accidents. Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral). The engine brake will not work and may lead to an accident.

NOTICE
Always make sure the vehicle is stationary, at a complete stop, before selecting D (Drive).

DS mode (Drive Sporty)

To shift into Ds mode, move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the center of the manual shift mode. The engine and transmission control logic is automatically optimized for sporty driving. In Ds mode, if you move the shift lever to + (up) or (down), the gear will change to manual shift mode. If the shift lever is moved back into D (Drive), it will change to D (Drive). The vehicle will perform according to the mode selected from the drive mode (NORMAL, SPORT, SMART).

Manual shift mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive) position into the manual gate. To return to D (Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main gate. In manual shift mode, moving the shift lever backward and forwards will allow you to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions.
Up (+): Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
Down (-): Pull the lever backward once to shift down one gear.

Information
Only the six forward gears can be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle, move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position as required. Downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected. When the engine rpm approaches the red zone the transmission will upshift automatically. If the driver presses the lever to the + (Up) or – (Down) position, the transmission may not make the requested gear change if the next gear is outside of the allowable engine rpm range. The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine rpms below the red zone.

Shift-lock system
For your safety, the dual-clutch transmission has a shift-lock system that prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.

Shift-lock release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position into the R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake, and then do the following:

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.
4. Move the shift lever while holding the release button (1) with a tool (for example, a flathead screwdriver).
5. If you need to use the shift-lock release, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.

CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the trim beside of the shift lever while removing the shift lever boots. Ignition key interlock system The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Parking

Always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, and place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key with you when exiting the vehicle.

WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with the engine running, be careful not to depress the accelerator pedal for a long period of time. The engine or exhaust system may overheat and start a fire. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep away from the exhaust system components. Do not stop or park over flammable materials, such as dry grass, paper, or leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

Good Driving Practices

• Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
• Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
  Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Do not move the shift lever to N (Neutral) when driving. Doing so may result in an accident because of a loss of engine braking and the transmission could be damaged.
• When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or shift to R (Reverse) for driving rearwards. After selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), check the gear position indicated on the cluster before driving. If the vehicle moves in the opposite direction of the selected gear, the engine may turn off and a serious accident might occur due to degraded brake performance.
• Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light, but consistent pedal pressure can result in the brakes overheating, brake wear, and possibly even brake failure.
• When driving in sports mode, slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged if the engine RPMs are outside of the allowable range.
• Always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on placing the transmission in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
• Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating, or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
• Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a collision, an unbelted occupant is significantly more likely to be seriously injured or killed than a properly belted occupant.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.
• HYUNDAI recommends you follow all posted speed limits.

WARNING
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., you may attempt to free the vehicle by rocking it back and forth. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near. A vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

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