3 (Third Gear); 2 (Second Gear); L (Low) - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle

3 (Third Gear)

Move the shift lever to this position
for towing a trailer during hill climb-
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ing.
This position also provides engine
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braking when going down hills.
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2 (Second Gear)

Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power
when climbing hills and for increased
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braking when going down hills. This
position also helps reduce wheel
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spin on slippery surfaces. When the
shift lever is placed in 2 (Second
Gear), the transaxle will automatical-
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ly shift from first to second gear.
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L (Low)

Move the shift lever to this position in
hard pulling situations and for climb-
ing steep grades.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the recommend-
ed maximum speeds
(Second Gear) or L (Low).
Operating the vehicle at speeds
above the maximum recom-
mended, for 2 (Second Gear) or
L (Low) may cause excessive
heat to develop which could
result in damage to or failure of
the automatic transaxle.
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