KIA Sorento 2006 User Manual

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Automatic Transmission
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, 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 forward
gear position with the brakes
on.

• When stopped on an upgrade,

do not hold the vehicle sta-
tionary 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

Transmission

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.

5BLA403

+ (UP)

- (DOWN)

Automatic
mode

Sports mode

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