Hyundai Tucson: Key ignition switch / Starting the engine

WARNING

Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator and clutch pedals.

1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).

3.Depress the brake pedal.

4.Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key (maximum of 10 seconds) until the engine starts and release it.

✽ NOTICE

• Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the accelerator while starting the vehicle. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
• In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator pedal.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

• Do not hold the ignition key in the START position for more than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before trying again.
• If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine.