KIA Magentis 2006 - Manual (Page 87)

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 ignition switch must be in
the ON position, the brake pedal must be
depressed, and the lock release button
must be depressed.
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to
a forward or Reverse gear.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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CAUTION
• Do not accelerate the engine in R
(Reverse) or any of the forward
positions with the brakes on.
• When stopped on an upgrade,
do not hold the vehicle station-
ary with engine power. Use the
service brake or the parking
brake.
• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or
P (Park) into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
WARNING - Automatic
Transaxle
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.
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