Kia K4 2025 - Page 222

Driving your vehicle
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Automatic transmission
ENGINE START/STOP button 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 set in the P
(Park) position and fully set the park
-
ing brake.
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.
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 when "Rocking the vehicle" 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
-
ing brake or service brake is applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and can
lead to an accident.
CAUTION
僅 After the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button has been turned
off, the electronic parking brake can
-
not be disengaged.
僅 For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used while driving, if the igni
-
tion button has been turned "OFF", the
electronic parking brake will be
engaged automatically. The AUTO
HOLD function should be turned off
before the ignition button is turned
off.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi -
tion. The transmission will automatically
shift through the 8 gear sequence, pro
-
viding 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
-
mission will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).