KIA Spectra_Spectra5 2009 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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Transaxle ranges

P (park)

This position locks the transaxle and
prevents the front wheels from rotat-
ing. Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into this position.

R (reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

N (neutral)

With the gearshift in the N position,
the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.

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• Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (PARK)
position.

Set the parking

brake fully, shut the engine off
and take the key with you.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur if you
do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) posi-

tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position so that it can-
not be moved unless the lock
release button is pushed in,
AND set the parking brake
fully.

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CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R
while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in “Rocking
the Vehicle”, in this manual.

CAUTION

The transaxle may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) while
the vehicle is in motion.