2010 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
CAUTION
WARNING
•  To
avoid
damage
to
your
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
and set the parking brake fully.
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.
transaxle,  do  not  accelerate  the
engine in  R (Reverse) or  any for-
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
ward
gear    position    with   the
brakes on.
Always  check   the   surrounding
areas near  your  vehicle for  peo-
ple,  especially   children,   before
putting a  car  into D  (Drive) or  R
(Reverse).
Before  leaving the  driver’s  seat,
always make  sure the  shift lever
is  in the  P  (Park)  position; then
set  the  parking  brake  fully  and
shut  the engine  off.  Unexpected
and  sudden   vehicle   movement
can  occur  if   these  precautions
are not followed in the order iden-
tified.
When stopped on an upgrade, do
not  hold   the  vehicle   stationary
with engine  power. Use the  serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from  N (Neutral) or P
R
(Park)
into
D
(Drive),
or
(Reverse)   when   the   engine   is
above idle speed.
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Transaxle ranges
The  indicator   lights  in   the  instrument
cluster  displays  the  shift  lever  position
when  the  ignition  switch  is  in  the  ON
position.
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
P (Park)
Always come  to a  complete stop before
shifting into P  (Park). This position locks
the   transaxle  and   prevents   the  front
wheels from rotating.
CAUTION
The  transaxle  may  be damaged  if
you  shift  into   P  (Park)  while  the
vehicle is in motion.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2010
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