Kia Picanto Owner's Manual page 262

Drivinþ your vehicle
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• Always check the
areas near your vehicle ýor people,
especially children, beýore shiýtinþ
a car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Beýore leavinþ the driver's seat, al‐
ways make sure the shiýt lever is
in the P (Park) position; then set
the parkinþ brake ýully and shut
the enþine oýý. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can oc‐
cur iý these precautions are not
ýollowed in the order identiýied.
• Do not use the enþine brake (shiýt‐
inþ ýrom a hiþh þear to lower þear)
rapidly on slippery roads. The vehi‐
cle may slip causinþ an accident.
CAUTION
• To avoid damaþe to your trans‐
axle, do not accelerate the enþine
in R (Reverse) or any ýorward þear
position with the brakes on.
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surroundinþ • When stopped on an incline, do not
hold the vehicle stationary with
enþine power. Use the service
brake or the parkinþ brake.
• Do not shiýt ýrom N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)
when the enþine is above idle
speed.
Transaxle ranþes
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shiýt lever position when
the iþnition switch is in the æN position.
ç (çark)
Always come to a complete stop beýore
shiýtinþ into ç (çark). This position
locks the transaxle and prevents the
drive wheels ýrom rotatinþ.
WARNING
• Shiýtinþ into P (Park) while the ve‐
hicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control oý the
vehicle.
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• Do not use the P (Park) position in
place oý the parkinþ brake. Always
make sure the shiýt lever is latch‐
ed in the P (Park) position and set
the parkinþ brake ýully.
• Never leave a child unattended in a
vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaþed iý
you shiýt into P (Park) while the ve‐
hicle is in motion.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop be‐
ýore shiýtinþ into or out oý R (Re‐
verse); you may damaþe the trans‐
axle iý you shiýt into R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is in motion, except
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