Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 267

Driving your vehicle
Manual Transmission (if
equipped)
Manual Transmission operation
Type A
OJA050005L
Type B
OJA050151L
The shift lever can be moved with-
out pushing the button (1).
The button (1) should be pressed
when moving the shift lever into reverse.
The Manual Transmission has 5 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the
shift knob. The transmission is fully syn-
chronized in all forward gears so shifting
to either a higher or a lower gear is eas-
ily accomplished.
Depress the clutch pedal down fully
whilst shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal. (if
equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
僅 When downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken
not to inadvertently press the shift
lever sideways in such a manner that
the second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the point
that the tachometer will enter the red-
zone. Such over-revving of the engine
and transmission may possibly cause
engine damage.
僅 Do not downshift more than 2 gears
or downshift the gear when the
engine is running at high speed
(5,000 RPM or higher). Such a down-
shifting may damage the engine,
clutch and the transmission.
僅 During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubri-
cant is warmed up. This is normal and
not harmful to the transmission.
僅 If you've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
leave the shift lever at N(Neutral)
position and release the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down, and then
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