Kia Cerato 2021 Manual page 347

Driving your vehicle
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transmission may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) whilst 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
whilst the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Rocking the
vehicle" on page 6-191.
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.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto -
matically shift through a 6-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing
another vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator pedal fully,
at which time the transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
Manual mode
OBD051007R
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, manual mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the
Automatic transmission
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