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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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When you dea ...
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
WARNING
Seatback pocket
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pocket. An occupant co ...
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current outside air temperatures by 1°F (1°C). - Temperature
range : -40°F ~ 140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C)
The outside temperature on the display may not change immediately ...