Shift Lever - Kia Soul EV 2018 Owner's Manual

Reduction gear operation
WARNING
- Leaving the
vehicle
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 vehicle off. Do not use
the P position in place of the
parking brake. Always make
sure the shift lever is latched in
the P position and set the park-
ing brake fully. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur if these precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION
- Reduction
gear
To avoid damage to your reduc-
tion gear, do not accelerate the
vehicle in R (Reverse) or any
forward gear position with the
brakes on. The reduction gear
may be damaged if you shift
into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion.
When stopped on an incline, do not
hold the vehicle with the motor
power. Use the service brake or the
parking brake.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the POWER button is in the
ON position.
Driving your vehicle
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the gear and prevents
the drive wheels from rotating.
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehi-
cle is in motion will cause the drive
wheels to lock which will cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
- Shifting
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
gear if you shift into R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is in motion,
except when "Rocking the vehi-
cle" explained in this section.
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