Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 280

Driving your vehicle
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transmission will automatically
shift through a 4-gear sequence, provid-
ing the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator pedal fully (more than 80%)
until the kick down mechanism (if
equipped) works witha clicking noise, at
which time the transmission will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
3 (Third gear)
Use for towing a trailer during hill climb-
ing or to use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd
and 3rd gears. This means that no shift-
up to 4th gear is performed. However,
the shift-up to 4th gear is done when the
car speed exceeds a certain value to
prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" when
returning to normal driving condition.
2 (Second gear)
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill
climbing or engine braking downhill. "2"
automatically shifts between first and
second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear
is performed. However, theshift-up to
third gear is done when the car speed
exceeds a certain value to prevent the
engine from over-revving. Manually
move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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1 (First gear)
Use for driving up a very steep grade or
for engine braking when descending
steep hills. When downshifting to "1", the
transmission will temporarily remain in
second gear until the vehicle has slowed
enough for low gear to engage. Do not
exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low gear.
"1" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift
up to 2nd is performed when the car
exceeds a certain speed and, as speed
increases, the transmission will shift up
to 3rd gear to prevent over-revving the
engine.
NOTICE
僅 For smooth and safe operation,
depress the brake pedal when shifting
from "N" (Neutral) position or "P"
(Park) position to a forward or "R"
(Reverse) gear.
僅 Fully depress the brake pedal in order
to move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any of the other
positions.
僅 It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "3", "2", "1" position to "P" posi-
tion. The vehicle must be fully
stopped to avoid transmission dam-
age.
CAUTION
僅 Shift into "R" and "P" position only
when the vehicle has completely
stopped.
僅 Do not accelerate the engine in
reverse or any of the forward posi-
tions with the brakes applied.
僅 Always apply the footbrake when
shifting from "P" or "N", to "R", "D","3",
"2" or "1" position.
Automatic Transmission