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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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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