Manual Transaxle; Manual Transaxle Operation - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
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Type A
The shift lever can be moved without pulling
the R Knob (1).
The R Knob (1) must be pulled up whilst
moving the shift lever.
* if equipped
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Type B
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Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 5/6 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
*
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
Press the clutch pedal down fully whilst
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
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(Reverse).
The R Knob (1) located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward whilst moving the shift lever to
the R position. (if equipped)
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
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• When downshifting from fifth
the engine without
• Do not downshift more than 2
CAUTION
gear to fourth gear, caution
should be taken not to inadver-
tently press the gear shift lever
sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possi-
bly cause engine damage.
gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 RPM or higher).
Such a downshifting may damage
the engine.