Hyundai Sonata: Transmission / Shift-Lock System

For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift-lock system which 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.

Paddle Shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or Manual shift mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed ...

Shift-Lock Release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake, and then do the following: 1. Place the igniti ...

Other information:

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPB. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI de ...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: System malfunction
When the AEB is not working properly, the AEB warning light () will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light () will illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. The A ...

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