Kia Seltos 2019 Owner's Manual page 278

Driving your vehicle
The shift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting
into R (Reverse).
Push the button located immedi
ately below the shift knob and pull
the gearshift lever to the left suffi
ciently, and then shift into reverse
(R) gear position.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear, caution
should be taken not to inadver
tently press the shift lever side
ways in such a manner that the
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine and trans
mission may possibly cause
engine damage.
Do not downshift more than 2
gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 rpm or higher). Such
a downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmis
sion.
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During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transmission
lubricant is warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transmission.
If you've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shift into 1st or R
(Reverse), leave the shift lever at
N (Neutral) position and release
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1st
or R (Reverse) gear position.
CAUTION
To avoid premature clutch wear
and damage, do not drive with
your foot resting on the clutch
pedal. Also, don't use the clutch to
hold the vehicle stopped on an
uphill grade, while waiting for a
traffic light, etc.
Do not use the shift lever as a
handrest during driving, as this
can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.
To prevent possible damage to
the clutch system, do not start
with the 2nd (second) gear
engaged except when you start
on a slippery road.
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