Driving your vehicle -> Key ignition switch for Your Hyundai I20 4 Door Third Generation (2021-2026)

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IGNITION SWITCH  
Key ignition switch (if equipped)  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH, take the following  
precautions:  
śꢀ NEVER allow children or any person  
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to  
touch the ignition switch or related  
parts. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur.  
śꢀ NEVER reach through the steering  
wheel for the ignition switch, or any  
other control, whilst the vehicle is in  
motion. The presence of your hand  
or arm in this area may cause a loss  
of vehicle control resulting in an  
accident.  
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WARNING  
śꢀ NEVER turn the ignition switch to  
the LOCK or ACC position whilst  
the vehicle is in motion except in  
an emergency. This will result in  
the engine turning off and loss of  
power assist for the steering and  
brake systems. This may lead to loss  
of directional control and braking  
function, which could cause an  
accident.  
śꢀ Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift lever  
is in the 1st gear when the vehicle  
is parked on an uphill and in  
R(Reverse) on a downhill (for manual  
transmission vehicle), or P (Park, for  
automatic transmission/dual clutch  
transmission vehicle) position, apply  
the parking brake, and turn the  
ignition switch to the LOCK position.  
Unexpected vehicle movement may  
occur if these precautions are not  
followed.  
NOTICE  
Never use aftermarket keyhole covers.  
This may generate start-up failure due  
to communication failure.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Key ignition switch positions  
Switch  
Position  
Action  
Notice  
The steering wheel locks to protect  
the vehicle from theft.  
(if equipped)  
The ignition key can be removed in  
the LOCK position.  
LOCK  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
If difficulty is experienced turning  
the ignition switch to the ACC  
position, turn the key whilst  
turning the steering wheel right  
and left to release tension.  
ACC  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
This is the normal key position  
when the engine has started.  
All features and accessories are  
usable.  
The warning lights can be checked  
when you turn the ignition switch  
from ACC to ON.  
Do not leave the ignition switch in  
the ON position when the engine is  
not running to prevent the battery  
from discharging.  
ON  
To start the engine, turn the  
ignition switch to the START  
position. The switch returns to the  
ON position when you let go of the  
key.  
The engine will crank until you  
release the key.  
START  
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Starting the engine  
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WARNING  
śꢀ Always wear appropriate shoes when  
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable  
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,  
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere  
with your ability to use the brake and  
accelerator pedals.  
śꢀ Do not start the vehicle with the  
accelerator pedal depressed. The  
vehicle can move and lead to an  
accident.  
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NOTICE  
śꢀ Wait until the engine RPM is normal.  
The vehicle may suddenly move if  
the brake pedal is released when the  
RPM is high.  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
śꢀ Do not hold the ignition key in the  
START position for more than 10  
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before  
trying again.  
Vehicle with Manual transmission:  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
śꢀ Do not turn the ignition switch to  
the START position with the engine  
running. It may damage the starter.  
śꢀ If traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the shift lever in the N  
(Neutral) position whilst the vehicle  
is still moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
2. Make sure the shift lever is in N  
(Neutral).  
3. Depress the clutch and brake pedals.  
4.Turn the ignition switch to the START  
position. Hold the key (maximum of  
10 seconds) until the engine starts and  
release it.  
śꢀ Do not push or tow your vehicle to  
start the engine.  
Vehicle with Automatic transmission/  
Dual clutch transmission:  
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.  
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