Manual Transaxle; Manual Transaxle Operation - Kia 2015 soul Owner's Manual

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The shift lever can be moved without
pushing the ring (1).
The ring (1) must be pushed while
moving the shift lever.
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Manual transaxle operation

• The manual transaxle has 6 for-
ward gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on
the shift knob. The transaxle is fully
synchronized in all forward gears
so shifting to either a higher or a
lower gear is easily accomplished.
• Press the clutch pedal down fully
while shifting, then release it slow-
ly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
ignition lock switch, the engine will
not start when starting the engine
without depressing the clutch
pedal. (if equipped)
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• The gearshift lever must be
returned to the neutral position
before shifting into R (Reverse).
The ring (1) located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) position. (if
equipped)
• Make sure the vehicle is complete-
ly stopped before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
- Downshifting
Do not downshift more than 2
gears or downshift the gear
when the engine is running at
high speed (5,000 RPM or high-
er). Such a downshifting may
damage the engine.