KIA Magentis 2007 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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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.

For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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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Depress the brake pedal when shifting, if your vehicle is equipped shift lock system.

The shift lever can be moved freely.

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