Ignition Key Interlock System; Good Driving Practices - Kia Soul 2020 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering noise near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con -
dition.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into another
position to avoid inadvertent motion
of the vehicle which could injure per -
sons in or around the vehicle.
Shift-lock override
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If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal depressed, continue depress -
ing the brake, then do the following:
1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
3. Carefully remove the cap cover -
ing the shift-lock release access
hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw -
driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift-
lock override access hole then
install the cap.
7. Have the system inspected by a
professional workshop. Kia rec -
ommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer.
Ignition key interlock system (if
equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
• Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to
shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always
leave the vehicle in gear when
moving.
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