KIA Soul 2012 - Manual (Page 242)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Depress the brake pedal and the push button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
Press the push button when shifting.
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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.
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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).