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, 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 (Transmission 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 and shift lever displays the shift lever
position when the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the OFF/ ACC/ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete sto ...
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Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
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Manual heating and air conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons
selected. Wh ...
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode
The auto lock mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the
vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint
system. To secure a child restraint s ...