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Dual clutch Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)

2025 Hyundai Tucson Dual clutch Transmission image. The rotary gear shift dial (A) on the steering column displays D, N, and R, while the P button (B) is located at the end. Explains the layout of the gear shift controls.

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  1. Rotary gear shift dial
  2. P button

Depress the brake pedal whenever rotating the gear shift dial or shifting to P.

Dual clutch Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type) operation

The indicator on the cluster displays the rotary gear shift dial position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

P (Park)

2025 Hyundai Tucson rotary gear shift dial image. A black arrow points to the P button on the end of the lever, indicating the press action. The lever displays D, N, R, and P positions. Describes the function of shifting to Park (P) by pressing the button.

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Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park).

To shift the gear to P (Park), press the P button while depressing the brake pedal.

If you turn the engine off in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear automatically shifts to P (Park).

  • 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 vehicle is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.

  • When parking on an incline, shift the gear to P (Park) and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill.

Automatic gear shift to P (Park)

The gear is shifted to P (Park) automatically for safety reasons under the following conditions:

  • When the engine is turned off with the gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

  • When the driver’s door is open with the engine running, the gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral) and the vehicle at a standstill.

  • When the driver’s door is open with the gear in N (Neutral) and the vehicle is off.

In situations the gear must be in P (Park), always check if the gear is shifted to P (Park) by checking the cluster.

R (Reverse)

2025 Hyundai Tucson rotary gear shift dial image. The shift lever on the steering column displays D, N, and R markings. A black arrow points downwards, indicating the rotation direction to select the R position. Explains the operation of shifting into Reverse gear.

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Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.

To shift the gear to R (Reverse), rotate the rotary gear shift dial to R (Reverse) while depressing the brake pedal.

When the vehicle is stopped in the R (Reverse) position, if you open the driver's door, the gear automatically shifts to P (Park).

Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). You may damage the transmission if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion.

N (Neutral)

2025 Hyundai Tucson rotary gear shift dial N position image. Curved arrows pointing up and down indicate the rotation direction to select the N (Neutral) position on the column-mounted shift lever. The dial displays D, N, R indicators and a P button. Explains the operation of rotating the dial to shift the gear into Neutral.

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The wheels and transmission are not engaged.

To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the rotary gear shift dial to N (Neutral) from R (Reverse) or D (Drive) while depressing the brake pedal.

Always depress the brake pedal when you are shifting from N (Neutral) to another gear.

If you turn the engine off in N (Neutral), the gear automatically shifts to P (Park).

The engine can be started with the gear in N (Neutral), but for you safety, be sure to start the engine with the gear in P (Park).

D (Drive)

2025 Hyundai Tucson rotary gear shift dial image. A curved black arrow points upwards towards the letter D, indicating the rotation direction of the column-mounted shift lever. Explains the function of shifting the gear to D (Drive) by rotating the dial.

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This is the normal forward driving position. The transmission automatically shifts to the optimal gear ratio, providing better fuel efficiency and a smoother ride.

To shift the gear to D (Drive), rotate the rotary gear shift dial to D (Drive) while depressing the brake pedal.

For extra power when passing another vehicle or driving uphill, depress the accelerator further until you feel the transmission downshift to a lower gear.

When the vehicle is stopped in the D (Drive) position, if you open the driver's door with the seat belt unfastened, the gear automatically shifts to P (Park).

If the vehicle is moving in D (Drive), the gear may not automatically shift to P (Park) to protect the dual clutch transmission damage.

When you start after stopping on a steep incline, even if the gear is in D (Drive), if you do not depress the accelerator or brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backwards, which can cause an accident.

When the battery is discharged

You cannot shift gears, when the battery is discharged.

In emergencies, do the following to shift the gear to N (Neutral) on a level ground.

  1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another battery to the jump-starting terminals inside the engine compartment.

    For more information, refer to the “Jump starting” section in chapter 8.

  2. Release the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position.

  3. Shift the gear to the N (Neutral) position.

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the dual clutch transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

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

  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.

  3. Depress the brake pedal and put the gear in R (Reverse) or D (Drive).