Kia Picanto 2006 Owner's Manual page 110

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• 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 vehi-
cle movement can occur if you
do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
• Never leave a child unattend-
ed in a vehicle.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in "Rocking the Vehicle",
in this manual.
Driving your vehicle
N (neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position,
the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
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