Intelligent Variable Transmission (Ivt); Intelligent Variable Transmission (Ivt) Operation - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Driving your vehicle
Intelligent variable transmission
(IVT) (if equipped)
The Intelligent Variable Transmis -
sion (IVT) automatically shifts
depending on speed, accelerate
pedal position. The individual speeds
are selected automatically, depend -
ing on the position of the shift lever.
OBD051005R
Depress the brake pedal and
the lock release button when shift -
ing.
Press the lock release button
when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely.
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) operation
For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.

Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)

WARNING
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT)
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo -
ple, especially children, before
shifting 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 identified.
Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your trans -
mission, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for -
ward gear position with the
brakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do
not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the ser -
vice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R
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