Automatic Transaxle (If Equipped); Automatic Transaxle Operation - Kia Rio 2012 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

To shift, depress the brake pedal and press the button.
Press the button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
Button
+ (UP)

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-
vidual speeds are selected automatically,
Shift lever
depending on the position of the shift
lever.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transaxle Control
Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control
Module).
- (DOWN)
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