Kia K900: Good driving practices
- Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged.
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal.
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift the trans ...
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Lumbar support (for rear right and left passenger’s seat)
For right side :
Press the R switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pushing the lumbar support lever.
Push the lever to left side (1) increase support or push the lever to the right
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If engine stalls while driving
1.Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2.Turn on your emergency flashers.
3.Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not s ...
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen,
you should periodically check un ...