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 rangesOpening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly
or push on t ...
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the ACC position without depressing
the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE ST ...
When the battery is discharged
When the battery is discharged, the automatic transmission (shift by wire) is
not shifted.
In emergency, if you want to shift into [N], follow actions
You can shift into [N] by using the driver ...