Kia seltos 2023 Manual page 274

Driving your vehicle
CAUTION
The transmission may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) whilst the vehicle
is in motion.
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 transmission if you
shift into R whilst the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in "Rocking
the vehicle" on page 5-151.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the park-
ing brake or service brakes are applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.
Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow below steps when parking and
you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.
1. After parking your vehicle, step on the
brake pedal and move the shift lever
to P with the ignition button in ON or
whilst the engine is running.
2. If the parking brake is applied unlock
the parking brake.
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僅 For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake
equipped vehicles, push the brake
pedal with the ignition button in ON
or whilst the engine is running to
disengage the parking brake. If
AUTO HOLD function is used whilst
driving (If AUTO HOLD indicator is
on in the cluster), press AUTO
HOLD switch and AUTO HOLD
function should be turn off.
3. Whilst pressing the brake pedal, turn
the ignition button OFF.
僅 For smart key equipped vehicles,
the ignition switch can be moved to
OFF only when the shift lever is in
P.
4. Change the gear shift lever to N (Neu-
tral) whilst pressing the brake pedal
and pushing SHIFT LOCK RELEASE
button or inserting, pressing down a
tool (e.g., flathead screw-driver) into
the SHIFT LOCK RELEASE access hole
at the same time. Then, the vehicle
will move when external force is
applied.
CAUTION
僅 With the exception of parking in neu-
tral gear, always park the vehicle in P
(Park) for safety and engage the park-
ing brake.
僅 Before parking in N (Neutral) gear,
first make sure the parking ground is
level and flat. Do not park in N gear on
any slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in N, the vehicle
may move and cause serious damage
and injury.
僅 After the ignition switch has been
turned off, the electronic parking
brake cannot be disengaged.
僅 For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
Automatic transmission