Manual Transmission - Kia K2700 2022 Manual

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Manual Transmission

Manual transmission operation
Type A
OPU032018
Type A
OPU0521065L
The shift lever can be moved with-
out pushing the button (1).
The button (1) must be pushed
whilst moving the shift lever.
The manual transmission has 5 (or 6)
forward gears.
Press 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)
6 8
A special safety feature prevents inad-
vertent shifting from 5 (Type A) to R
(Reverse). The gearshift 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.
NOTICE
To avoid premature clutch wear and
damage, do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don't
use the clutch to hold the vehicle
stopped on an uphill grade, whilst wait-
ing for a traffic light, etc.
CAUTION
僅 When shifting into 5th or 6th gear,
press the shift lever to the right. Oth-
erwise, the engine could be damaged
by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th
gear.
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 When downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken
not to inadvertently press the gear
lever sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a dras-
tic downshift may cause the engine
speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the redzone.
Such over-revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
Manual Transmission