Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 275

Driving your vehicle
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 downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmis-
sion.
During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transmission
lubricant is warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transmission.
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 shift into 1st
or R (Reverse) gear position.
CAUTION
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 waiting for a
traffic light, etc.
Do not use the shift lever as a
handrest during driving, as this
can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.
To prevent possible damage to
the clutch system, do not start
with the 2nd (second) gear
engaged except when you start
on a slippery road.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Then
make sure the transmission is
shifted into 1st gear when the
vehicle is parked on a level or
uphill grade, and shifted into R
(Reverse) on a downhill grade.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these pre-
cautions 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.
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