Kia K900: 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 transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) :
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the Engine Start / Stop Button to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) with pressing [UNLOCK] button.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
WARNING
Shifting from park
Always fully depress the brake pedal before and while shifting out of the P (Park) position into another position to help avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster and shift lever displays the shift lever
position when the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the OFF/ ACC/ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete sto ...
When the battery is discharged
When the battery is discharged, the automatic transmission (shift by wire) is
not shifted.
In emergency, if you want to shift into [N], follow actions
You can shift into [N] by using the driver ...
See also:
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.
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ESC OFF usage
When driving
It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.
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Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions: ...