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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Air bag warning label
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Scheduled maintenance service
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none
of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, follow
Maintenance Under Severe Usage ...
Rear curtain
To raise the rear curtain, depress the button. To lower the rear curtain, depress
the button again.
The rear curtain will be lowered automatically when you shift the shift lever
into R (Reverse ...