Driving your vehicle – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Press the shift-lock release button (1).
2. Move the shift lever.
3. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized KIA dealer immediately.

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Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)

The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed.

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Good driving practices

• Never move the gear selector lever

from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any
other position with the accelerator
pedal depressed.

• Never move the gear selector lever into

P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the car is completely stopped

before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the car out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the car from moving.

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