Kia Automobile User Manual page 141

Driving your vehicle
Transaxle ranges
P (park)
1
This position locks the transaxle and
prevents the front wheels from rotat-
ing. Always come to a complete stop
2
before shifting into this position.
3
WARNING
• Shifting into P (Park) while the
4 vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
5
of the vehicle.
• Do not use the P (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
6
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
7
(Park) position so that it can-
not be moved unless the lock
release button is pushed in,
8
AND set the parking brake
fully.
9
4 8
(Continued)
• Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (PARK)
position. Set
brake fully, shut the engine off
and take the key with you.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur if you
do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) while
the vehicle is in motion.
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R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
the parking
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R
while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Rocking
the Vehicle", in this manual.
N (neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position,
the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.