Automatic Transaxle Operation - Kia Sedona 2014 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
Automatic
mode

Automatic transaxle operation

All normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the lock release button
must be depressed.
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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
WARNING
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
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these precautions are not followed
in the order identified.
• To
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
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ward gear position with the
transaxle
brakes on.
• When stopped on an upgrade, do
not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
CAUTION
avoid damage to your