Kia Forte 2019 Owner's Manual page 270

Driving your vehicle
CAUTION
The transmission may be dam-
aged if you shift into P (Park)
while the vehicle is in motion.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
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,
except as explained in "Rocking
the vehicle" in this section.
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N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever
in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work
and lead to an accident.
-Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
and you want the vehicle to move
when pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to "P" with the ignition button in
"ON" or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied
unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal,
turn the ignition button "OFF".
- For smart key equipped vehicles,
the ignition switch can be moved
to "OFF" only when the shift lever
is in "P".
4.Change the gear shift lever to "N"
(Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE" button or inserting, a
tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into
the "SHIFT LOCK RELEASE"
access hole at the same time. Then,
the vehicle will move when external
force is applied.