Kia K900: Automatic transmission operation
The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle or if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the TCM (Transaxle Control Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
CAUTION
Transmission
To avoid damage to your transmission, do not accelerate the engine in R (Reverse) or any forward gear position with the brakes on. The transmission may be damaged if you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle with engine power. Use the service brake or the parking brake.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when
the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (P ...
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Tilting the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunshade will slide all the
way open, then the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, p ...
Cup holder
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned. Such a
burn to the driver coul ...