Kia Sportage: Good driving practices
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle / Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
- 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.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
If your vehicle is equi ...
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 re ...
Other Information:
Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few ...
Seatback pocket
WARNING - Seatback pocket
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pocket. An occupant could
contact such objects in a crash. Heavy objects in the front passenger seatback could
al ...
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