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Dual clutch Transmission operation (Shift lever type)

Lever type - Left-hand drive
2025 Hyundai Tucson shift lever operation image. The left diagrams show the P, R, N, D, and Manual (+/S/-) shift pattern. The right illustration depicts the shift lever (B) with arrows indicating movement directions. Callout A points to the shift release button, and C indicates the direction for manual mode. Explains the gear shifting and manual mode functions.

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Lever type - Right-hand drive
2025 Hyundai Tucson automatic transmission shift lever image for right-hand drive. The diagram displays the P, R, N, D gear pattern and manual gate. It highlights the shift lever (B), release button (A), and manual mode (C) with directional arrows. It explains the shift lever operation.

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  1. Shift lever
  2. Shift release button
  3. Manual shift mode

2025 Hyundai Tucson striped arrow icon. A black arrow pointing right with diagonal stripes. It indicates the action to depress the brake pedal and press the shift release button while moving the shift lever.: Depress the brake pedal and press the Shift release button while moving the shift lever.

2025 Hyundai Tucson black arrow symbol. A solid black arrow pointing to the right. It indicates the requirement to press the shift release button while moving the shift lever.: Press the Shift release button while moving the shift lever.

2025 Hyundai Tucson shift lever free operation icon. A white arrow pointing to the right with a black outline. Indicates that the shift lever can operate freely.: The shift lever can freely operate.

Dual clutch Transmission (shift lever type) operation

The indicator in the 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).

The shift lever must be in P (Park) before turning the engine off.

  • 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.

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)

The wheels and transmission are not engaged.

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop with the engine running. 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.

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 could lose control of the vehicle and hit people or objects.

D (Drive)

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

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

The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the shift lever console or center facia, allows the driver to switch from ECO mode, NORMAL mode to SPORT mode.

For more information, refer to the “Drive mode integrated control system (2WD)Drive mode integrated control system (4WD)” section later in this chapter.

Manual shift mode

2025 Hyundai Tucson manual shift mode operation image. Black arrows labeled A and B show the shift lever movement directions. Arrow A indicates pushing forward to shift up, and arrow B indicates pulling backward to shift down. Explains the function of manually changing gears using the shift lever.

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  1. Push the lever forwards once to shift up one gear.
  2. Pull the lever backward once to shift down one gear.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, manual shift mode is selected by pulling 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 backwards and forwards allow you to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions.

  • Only the seven forward gears can be selected in Manual shift mode. 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 upshifts automatically.

Shift-lock system

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

When the battery is discharged

  • Shift gear to N (Neutral) after battery jump-start

    You cannot shift gears, when the battery is discharged. In emergencies, do the following to shift the gear to N (Neutral) on level ground.

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

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

    2. Apply the parking brake with the ignition switch in the ON position.

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

  • Shift gear to N (Neutral) when there are difficulties in battery jump-start

    2025 Hyundai Tucson shift lever boot removal image. A vertical arrow indicates pulling the shift lever boot upward to detach it from the console. An inset close-up shows the exposed internal mechanism with a part labeled (1). Explains the step to access the shift lock release to move the gear to Neutral during a battery discharge.

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    1. Pull the boot on the shift lever to remove it from the console.

    2. Shift the lever to N (neutral) while pressing the button (1) on the back of the rod.

    When removing the boot of the shift lever, be careful not to damage the cover.

If the vehicle has the symptoms below, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • When the Shift Lock does not work

  • When the shift lever does not move from the P (Park) to the R (Reverse) even though the brake pedal is depressed with the engine running