Driving your vehicle
Transmission ranges
P (park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P. This position locks the
transmission and prevents the drive
wheels from rotating.
N (neutral)
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The wheels and transmission are not
locked.The vehicle will roll freely even on
the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position. Set
the parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
D (drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transmission will automatically
shift through a 4-gear sequence, provid-
ing the best fuel economy and power.
WARNING - Automatic
transmission
•
•
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position
in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
so that it cannot be moved unless
the lock release button is pushed
in, AND set the parking brake
fully.
• Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the trans-
mission will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
CAUTION
The transmission may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
✽ NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
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CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transmission if you shift into R
while the vehicle is in motion.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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