Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 93

WARNING :
• Do not use the P (Park) position
in place of the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle.
Always make sure the shift
lever is latched in the P (Park)
position so that it cannot be
moved unless the lock release
button is pushed in AND the
parking brake is fully set.
• Turn the ignition switch OFF
whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended. Never leave the
vehicle unattended while the
engine is running. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not taken.
• Never leave a child unattended
in a vehicle.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION :
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse).
You may damage the transaxle if you
shift into R while the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in
"Rocking the Vehicle."
N (Neutral)
In this position, the wheels and transaxle
are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes are
applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
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