Automatic Transaxle Operation; Driving Your Vehicle - Kia Rio 2008 Manual

Driving your vehicle

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Lock release button
prevents shift lever movement without first
depressing the button.
O/D button
Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting.
The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.
The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.
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Automatic transaxle operation

All normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the lock release button
must be pressed.
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
in the P (PARK) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed
in the order identified.
OJB046003
- Automatic
transaxle