Automatic Transaxle Operation - Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

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Automatic
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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.
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
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shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order
identified.
✽ NOTICE
• To
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the brakes
on.
- Automatic
• When stopped on an upgrade, do
transaxle
not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the service
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.
Driving your vehicle
avoid
damage
to
your
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