Kia K900: Automatic transmission operationThe 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 rangesWarning message
The message will appear to notify the driver if there are foreign substances
on the rear bumper or it is hot near the rear bumper. The light on the switch and
the system will turn off automatica ...
Advanced vehicle safety management (AVSM)
The AVSM assists the driver by providing notification is the system detects on
object ahead that is too close to the vehicle and which may require the dirver to
apply the brake pedal or reduce veh ...
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be recognized
by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range.
The sensor may not detect immediately when a ve ...