Kia K4 2025 - Transmission Ranges

Driving your vehicle
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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
CAUTION
僅 To avoid damage to your transmis -
sion, do not accelerate the engine in R
(Reverse) or any forward gear posi -
tion with the brakes on.
僅 When stopped on an incline, do not
hold the vehicle stationary with
engine power. Use the service brake
or the parking brake.
僅 Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)
when the engine is above idle speed.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transmission and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
僅 Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle
is in motion will cause the drive
wheels to lock which will cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
僅 Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always
make sure the shift lever is latched in
the P (Park) position and set the park
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ing brake fully.
僅 Never leave a child unattended in a
vehicle.
CAUTION
The transmission may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion.
CAUTION
The RPM (revolution per minute) may
increase or decrease when performing
the Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) self-diagnosis.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Special driving
conditions" on page 5-40.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the park
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ing brake or service brakes are applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi -
tion. The transmission will automatically
shift, providing the best fuel economy
and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the trans
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