Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 16

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ENGINE START/STOP button

(Neutral) position while the vehicle is 
still moving and turn the ignition 
switch to the START position in an 
attempt to restart the engine.

CAUTION

Starter
Do not engage the starter for more 
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls 
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 sec-
onds before reengaging the starter. 
Improper use of the starter may 
damage it.

Stopping the gasoline engine (Man-
ual Transmission)
1. Make sure the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped and keep the 
clutch pedal and brake pedal 
depressed.

2. Shift the transmission into Neu-

tral while depressing the clutch 
pedal and brake pedal.

3. Engage the parking brake while 

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK 

position and remove it.

ENGINE START/STOP button (if 
equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with four 
different ignition positions.

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP 
button

Whenever the front door is opened, 
the ENGINE START/STOP button will 
illuminate for your convenience.

The light will go off after about 30 
seconds when the door is closed. It 
will also go off immediately when 
the theft-alarm system is armed.

ENGINE START/STOP button posi-
tion

Your vehicle is equipped with four 
different ignition positions.

OFF

With manual transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN 
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-

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ENGINE START/STOP button

tion), stop the vehicle then press the 
ENGINE START/STOP button.

With Intelligent Variable Transmis-
sion

To turn off the engine (START/RUN 
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in 
the P (Park) position. When you 
press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton without the shift lever in the P 
(Park) position, the ENGINE START/
STOP button will not change to the 
OFF position but to the ACC position.

Vehicles equipped with anti-theft 
steering column lock

The steering wheel locks when the 
ENGINE START/STOP button is in 
the OFF position to protect you 
against theft. It locks when the door 
is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked 
properly when you open the driver's 
door, the warning chime will sound. 
Try locking the steering wheel again. 
If the problem is not solved, have 
the system checked by an autho-
rized Kia dealer.
In addition, if the ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the OFF position 
after the driver's door is opened, the 
steering wheel will not lock and the 
warning chime will sound. In such a 
situation, close the door. Then the 
steering wheel will lock and the 
warning chime will stop.

NOTICE

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock 
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP 
button will not work. Press the 
ENGINE START/STOP button while 
turning the steering wheel right and 
left to release the tension.

NOTICE

You are able to turn off the engine 
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), 
only when the vehicle is not in 
motion.

CAUTION

In an emergency situation while the 
vehicle is in motion, you are able to 
turn the engine off and to the ACC 
position by pressing the ENGINE 
START/STOP button for more than 2 
seconds or 3 times successively 
within 3 seconds.
If the vehicle is still moving, to 
restart the vehicle:
䳜 Manual transmission - Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP button with 
shift lever in neutral and clutch 
pedal depressed.

䳜 Intelligent Variable Transmission - 

Press the ENGINE START/STOP 
button when vehicle speed is 5 
km/h (3 mph) or over.

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ACC (Accessory)

With manual transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton when the button is in the OFF 
position

With Intelligent Variable Transmis-
sion

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton while it is in the OFF position 
without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and 
electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is 
in the ACC position for more than 1 
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.

ON

With manual transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton when the button is in the ACC 
position without depressing the 
clutch pedal.

With Intelligent Variable Transmis-
sion

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton while it is in the ACC position 
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked 
before the engine is started. Do not 
leave the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ON position for a long 
time. The battery may discharge, 
because the engine is not running.

START/RUN

With manual transmission

To start the engine, depress the 
clutch pedal and brake pedal, then 
press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton with the shift lever in the N 
(Neutral) position.

With Intelligent Variable Transmis-
sion

To start the engine, depress the 
brake pedal and press the ENGINE 
START/STOP button with the shift 
lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neu-
tral) position. For your safety, start 
the engine with the shift lever in the 
P (Park) position.

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NOTICE

If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without depressing the 
clutch pedal for manual transmis-
sion vehicles or without depressing 
the brake pedal for manual trans-
mission / Intelligent Variable Trans-
mission vehicles, the engine will not 
start and the ENGINE START/STOP 
button changes as follow:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

NOTICE

If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will 
discharge.

WARNING

䳜 Never press the ENGINE START/

STOP button while the vehicle is in 
motion. This would result in loss 
of directional control and braking 
function, which could cause an 
accident.

䳜 The anti-theft steering column 

lock is not a substitute for the 
parking brake. Before leaving the 
driver's seat, always make sure 
the shift lever is engaged in P 
(Park), set the parking brake fully 
and shut the engine off. Unex-
pected and sudden vehicle move-

ment may occur if these 
precautions are not taken.

䳜 Never reach for the ENGINE 

START/STOP button or any other 
controls through the steering 
wheel while the vehicle is in 
motion. The presence of your 
hand or arm in the area could 
cause loss of vehicle control, an 
accident and serious bodily injury 
or death.

䳜 Do not place any movable objects 

around the driver's seat as they 
may move while driving, interfere 
with the driver and lead to an 
accident.

Starting the engine

WARNING

䳜 Do not start the vehicle with the 

accelerator pedal depressed. The 
vehicle can move and lead to an 
accident.

䳜 Wait until the engine rpm is nor-

mal. The vehicle may suddenly 
move if the brake pedal is 
released when the rpm is high.

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Starting the engine

1. Carry the smart key or place it 

inside the vehicle.

2. Make sure the parking brake is 

firmly applied.

3. Depending on your vehicle's 

transmission type, follow sub 
step below.
䳜 Manual Transmission - Depress 

the clutch pedal fully and shift 
the transmission into Neutral. 
Keep the clutch pedal and brake 
pedal depressed while turning 
the ignition switch to the start 
position.

䳜 Intelligent Variable Transmis-

sion - Place the transmission 
shift lever in P (Park). Depress 
the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine 
when the shift lever is in the N 
(Neutral) position.

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP 

button.
It should be started without 
depressing the accelerator pedal.

5. Do not wait for the engine to 

warm up while the vehicle 
remains stationary. Start driving 
at moderate engine speeds. 
(Steep accelerating and deceler-
ating should be avoided.)

Starting and stopping the engine 
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the 

engine immediately after start-
ing.

If the engine is cold, idle for sev-
eral seconds before sufficient 
lubrication is ensured in the tur-
bocharger unit.

2. After high speed or extended 

driving, requiring a heavy engine 
load, idle the engine about 1 min-
ute before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the turbo-
charger to cool prior to shutting 
the engine off.

CAUTION

Do not turn the engine off immedi-
ately after it has been subjected to 
a heavy load. Doing so may cause 
severe damage to the engine or tur-
bocharger unit.

Starting the engine with smart key

Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from you, the 
engine may not start.

When the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton is in the ACC position or above, if 
any door is opened, the system 
checks for the smart key. If the 
smart key is not in the vehicle, the 
"

" indicator and a message "Key 

is not in the vehicle" will appear on 
the instrument cluster and LCD win-
dow. And if all doors are closed, the 
chime will sound for 5 seconds. The 
indicator or warning will turn off 
while the vehicle is moving. Always 
have the smart key with you.

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WARNING

The engine will start, only when the 
smart key is in the vehicle. Never 
allow children or any person who is 
unfamiliar with the vehicle touch the 
ENGINE START/STOP button or 
related parts. Pushing the ENGINE 
START/STOP button while the smart 
key is in the vehicle may result in 
unintended engine activation and/or 
unintended vehicle movement.

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while the vehicle 
is in motion, do not attempt to 
move the shift lever to the P (Park) 
position. If the traffic and road con-
ditions permit, you may put the 
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position 
while the vehicle is still moving and 
press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in an attempt to restart the 
engine.

NOTICE

䳜 If the battery is weak or the 

smart key does not work cor-
rectly, you can start the engine by 
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP 
button with the smart key.
The side with the lock button 
should contact the ENGINE 
START/STOP button directly. 
When you press the ENGINE 
START/STOP button directly with 
the smart key, the smart key 
should contact the button at a 
right angle.

䳜 When the stop lamp fuse is blown, 

you cannot start the engine nor-
mally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. 
If it is not possible, you can start 
the engine by pressing the engine 
start/ stop button for 10 seconds 
while it is in the ACC position. The 
engine can start without depress-
ing the brake pedal. But for your 
safety always depress the brake 
pedal and clutch pedal (if 
equipped) before starting the 
engine.

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Manual transmission

CAUTION

䳜 Do not press the ENGINE START/

STOP button for more than 10 
seconds except when the stop 
lamp fuse is blown.

䳜 Do not turn the ignition switch to 

the START position with the 
engine running. It may damage 
the starter.

Stopping the engine (Manual 
Transmission)
1. Make sure the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped and keep the 
clutch pedal and brake pedal 
depressed.

2. Shift the transmission into Neu-

tral while depressing the clutch 
pedal and brake pedal.

3. Engage the parking brake while 

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK 

position and remove it.

Manual transmission (if 
equipped)

The manual transmission has 6 for-
ward gears.

Manual transmission operation

The shift lever can be moved 

without pulling the button (1).

The button (1) should be 

pressed when moving the shift lever 
into reverse.

This shift pattern is imprinted on 
the shift knob. The transmission is 
fully synchronized in all forward 
gears so shifting to either a higher 
or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.

Depress the clutch pedal down fully 
while shifting, then release it slowly. 
If your vehicle is equipped with an 
ignition lock switch, the engine will 
not start when starting the engine 
without depressing the clutch pedal. 

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Manual transmission

The shift lever must be returned to 
the neutral position before shifting 
into R (Reverse).

Push the button located immedi-
ately below the shift knob and pull 
the gearshift lever to the left suffi-
ciently, and then shift into reverse 
(R) gear position.

Make sure the vehicle is completely 
stopped before shifting into R 
(Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the 
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

CAUTION

䳜 When downshifting from fifth 

gear to fourth gear, caution 
should be taken not to inadver-
tently press the shift lever side-
ways in such a manner that the 
second gear is engaged. Such a 
drastic downshift may cause the 
engine speed to increase to the 
point that the tachometer will 
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine and trans-
mission may possibly cause 
engine damage.

䳜 Do not downshift more than 2 

gears or downshift the gear when 
the engine is running at high 
speed (5,000 rpm or higher). Such 
a downshifting may damage the 
engine, clutch and the transmis-
sion.

䳜 During cold weather, shifting may 

be difficult until the transmission 
lubricant is warmed up. This is 
normal and not harmful to the 
transmission.

䳜 If you've come to a complete stop 

and it's hard to shift into 1st or R 
(Reverse), leave the shift lever at 
N (Neutral) position and release 
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal 
back down, and then shift into 1st 
or R (Reverse) gear position.

CAUTION

䳜 To avoid premature clutch wear 

and damage, do not drive with 
your foot resting on the clutch 
pedal. Also, don't use the clutch to 
hold the vehicle stopped on an 
uphill grade, while waiting for a 
traffic light, etc.

䳜 Do not use the shift lever as a 

hand rest during driving, as this 
can result in premature wear of 
the transmission shift forks.

䳜 To prevent possible damage to 

the clutch system, do not start 
with the 2nd (second) gear 
engaged except when you start 
on a slippery road.

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Manual transmission

WARNING

䳜 Before leaving the driver's seat, 

always set the parking brake fully 
and shut the engine off. Then 
make sure the transmission is 
shifted into 1st gear when the 
vehicle is parked on a level or 
uphill grade, and shifted into R 
(Reverse) on a downhill grade. 
Unexpected and sudden vehicle 
movement can occur if these pre-
cautions are not followed in the 
order identified.

䳜 Do not use the engine brake 

(shifting from a high gear to 
lower gear) rapidly on slippery 
roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an 
accident.

Using the clutch

The clutch should be pressed all the 
way to the floor before shifting, 
then released slowly. The clutch 
pedal should always be fully 
released while driving. Do not rest 
your foot on the clutch pedal while 
driving. This can cause unnecessary 
wear. Do not partially engage the 
clutch to hold the vehicle on an 
incline. This causes unnecessary 
wear. Use the foot brake or parking 
brake to hold the vehicle on an 
incline. Do not operate the clutch 
pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

CAUTION

When operating the clutch pedal, 
press the clutch pedal down fully. If 
you don't press the clutch pedal 
fully, the clutch may be damaged or 
noise may occur.

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy 
traffic or while driving up steep hills, 
downshift before the engine starts 
to labor. Downshifting reduces the 
chance of stalling and gives better 
acceleration when you again need to 
increase your speed. When the vehi-
cle is traveling down steep hills, 
downshifting helps maintain safe 
speed and prolongs brake life.

Good driving practices
䳜 Never take the vehicle out of gear 

and coast down a hill. This is 
extremely hazardous. Always 
leave the vehicle in gear.

䳜 Don't "ride" the brakes. This can 

cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are 
driving down a long hill, shift to a 
lower gear. When you do this, 
engine braking will help slow down 
the vehicle.

䳜 Slow down before shifting to a 

lower gear. This will help avoid 
over-revving the engine, which 
can cause damage.

䳜 Slow down when you encounter 

cross winds. This gives you much 
better control of your vehicle.

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䳜 Be sure the vehicle is completely 

stopped before you attempt to 
shift into reverse. The transmis-
sion can be damaged if you do 
not.

WARNING

Exercise extreme caution when 
driving on a slippery surface. Be 
especially careful when braking, 
accelerating or shifting gears. On a 
slippery surface, an abrupt change 
in vehicle speed can cause the drive 
wheels to lose traction and the vehi-
cle to go out of control.

WARNING

䳜 Always buckle-up! In a collision, an 

unbelted occupant is significantly 
more likely to be seriously injured 
or killed than a properly belted 
occupant.

䳜 Avoid high speeds when cornering 

or turning.

䳜 Do not make quick steering wheel 

movements, such as sharp lane 
changes or fast, sharp turns.

䳜 The risk of rollover is greatly 

increased if you lose control of 
your vehicle at highway speeds.

䳜 In the event your vehicle leaves 

the roadway, do not steer 
sharply. Instead, slow down 
before pulling back into the travel 
lanes.

䳜 Never exceed posted speed limits.

Intelligent variable transmission 
(IVT) (if equipped)

The Intelligent Variable Transmis-
sion (IVT) automatically shifts 
depending on speed, accelerate 
pedal position. The individual speeds 
are selected automatically, depend-
ing on the position of the shift lever.

Depress the brake pedal and 

the lock release button when shift-
ing.

Press the lock release button 

when shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted 

freely.

Intelligent Variable Transmission 
(IVT) operation

For smooth operation, depress the 
brake pedal when shifting from N 
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse 
gear.

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WARNING

Intelligent Variable Transmission 
(IVT)
䳜 Always check the surrounding 

areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before 
shifting a car into D (Drive) or R 
(Reverse).

䳜 Before leaving the driver's seat, 

always make sure the shift lever 
is in the P (Park) position; then set 
the parking brake fully and shut 
the engine off. Unexpected and 
sudden vehicle movement can 
occur if these precautions are not 
followed in the order identified.

䳜 Do not use the engine brake 

(shifting from a high gear to 
lower gear) rapidly on slippery 
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-
ing an accident.

CAUTION

䳜 To avoid damage to your trans-

mission, do not accelerate the 
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the 
brakes on.

䳜 When stopped on an incline, do 

not hold the vehicle stationary 
with engine power. Use the ser-
vice brake or the parking brake.

䳜 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 posi-
tion 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

䳜 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.

䳜 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 parking brake fully.

䳜 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.

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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 "Rocking the vehicle" in 
this section.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are 
not engaged. The vehicle will roll 
freely even on the slightest incline 
unless the parking 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.

CAUTION

䳜 Always park the vehicle in "P" 

(Park) for safety and engage the 
parking brake.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving 
position. The transmission will auto-
matically 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 transmission will 
automatically downshift to the next 
lower gear.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop 
before shifting into D (Drive).

Sports mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or 
in motion, sports mode is selected 
by pushing the shift lever from the 
D (Drive) position into the manual 
gate. To return to D (Drive) range 
operation, push the shift lever back 
into the main gate.

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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)

SPORT mode manages the driving 
dynamics by automatically adjusting 
the steering effort, and the engine 
and transmission control logic for 
enhanced driver performance.

In sports mode, moving the shift 
lever backwards or forwards will 
allow you to make gearshifts rap-
idly. In contrast to a manual trans-
mission, the sports mode allows 
gearshifts with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.
䳜 Up (+): Push the lever forward 

once to shift up one gear.

䳜 Down (-): Pull the lever backwards 

once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

䳜 In sports mode, the driver must 

execute upshifts in accordance 
with road conditions, being careful 
to keep the engine speed below 
the red zone.

䳜 In sports mode, only the 8 for-

ward gears can be selected. To 
reverse or park the vehicle, move 
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) 
or P (Park) position as required.

䳜 In sports mode, downshifts are 

made automatically when the 
vehicle slows down. When the 
vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-
matically selected.

䳜 In sports mode, when the engine 

rpm approaches the red zone, 
shift points are varied to upshift 
automatically.

䳜 To maintain the required levels of 

vehicle performance and safety, 
the system may not execute cer-
tain gearshifts when the shift 
lever is operated.

䳜 When driving on a slippery road, 

push the shift lever forward into 
the + (up) position. This causes 
the transmission to shift into the 
2nd gear which is better for 
smooth driving on a slippery road. 
Push the shift lever to the - 
(down) side to shift back to the 
1st gear.

䳜 When SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to 

remain raised over a certain 
length of time even after 
releasing the accelerator.

- Upshifts are delayed when 

accelerating.

䳜 In SPORT mode, the fuel effi-

ciency may decrease.

Shift lock system (if equipped)

For your safety, the Intelligent Vari-
able Transmission (IVT) 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):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the igni-

tion switch to the ON position.

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3. Move the shift lever.

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 con-
dition.

WARNING

Always fully depress the brake 
pedal before and while shifting out 
of the P (Park) position into another 
position to avoid inadvertent motion 
of the vehicle which could injure per-
sons in or around the vehicle.

Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved 
from the P (Park) position into R 
(Reverse) position with the brake 
pedal depressed, continue depress-
ing the brake, then do the following:
1. Place the ignition switch in the 

LOCK/OFF position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Carefully remove the cap cover-

ing the shift-lock release access 
hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-

driver) into the access hole and 
press down on the tool.

5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift-

lock override access hole then 
install the cap.

7. Have the system inspected by a 

professional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorized 
Kia dealer.

Ignition key interlock system (if 
equipped)

The ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in the P 
(Park) position.

Good driving practices
䳜 Never move the shift lever from P 

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other 
position with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.

䳜 Never move the shift lever into P 

(Park) when the vehicle is in 
motion.

䳜 Be sure the vehicle is completely 

stopped before you attempt to 
shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

䳜 Never take the vehicle out of gear 

and coast down a hill. This may be 
extremely hazardous. Always 
leave the vehicle in gear when 
moving.

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䳜 Do not "ride" the brakes. This can 

cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are 
driving down a long hill, slow down 
and shift to a lower gear. When 
you do this, engine braking will 
help slow down the vehicle.

䳜 Slow down before shifting to a 

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower 
gear may not be engaged.

䳜 Always use the parking brake. Do 

not depend on placing the trans-
mission in P (Park) to keep the 
vehicle from moving.

WARNING

Exercise extreme caution when 
driving on a slippery surface. Be 
especially careful when braking, 
accelerating or shifting gears. On a 
slippery surface, an abrupt change 
in vehicle speed can cause the drive 
wheels to lose traction and the vehi-
cle to go out of control.

䳜 Optimum vehicle performance 

and economy is obtained by 
smoothly depressing and releas-
ing the accelerator pedal.

WARNING

䳜 Always buckle-up! In a collision, an 

unbelted occupant is significantly 
more likely to be seriously injured 
or killed than a properly belted 
occupant.

䳜 Avoid high speeds when cornering 

or turning.

䳜 Do not make quick steering wheel 

movements, such as sharp lane 
changes or fast, sharp turns.

䳜 The risk of a rollover is greatly 

increased if you lose control of 
your vehicle at highway speeds.

䳜 Losing control often occurs if two 

or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver oversteers to 
reenter the roadway.

䳜 In the event your vehicle leaves 

the roadway, do not steer 
sharply. Instead, slow down 
before pulling back into the travel 
lanes.

䳜 Never exceed posted speed limits.

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WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in 
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may 
attempt to rock the vehicle free by 
moving it forward and backward. Do 
not attempt this procedure if people 
or objects are anywhere near the 
vehicle. During the rocking operation 
the vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward or backward as it becomes 
unstuck, causing injury or damage 
to nearby people or objects.

Moving up a steep grade from a 
standing start

To move up a steep grade from a 
standing start:
1. Depress the brake pedal, release 

the parking break, and shift the 
shift lever to D (Drive).

2. Select the appropriate gear 

depending on load weight and 
steepness of the grade, and 
release the parking brake.

3. Depress the accelerator gradually 

while releasing the service brakes.

When accelerating from a stop on a 
steep hill, the vehicle may have a 
tendency to roll backwards. Shifting 
the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) 
will help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling backwards.

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) 
(if equipped)

The dual clutch transmission has 7 
forward speeds and one reverse 
speed.

Depress the brake pedal and 

the lock release button when shift-
ing.

Press the lock release button 

when shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted 

freely.

* To move the shift lever from/to P 

(Parking) or between R (Reverse) 
and D (Drive), you must depress 
the brake pedal for the vehicle to 
stand still.

Dual clutch transmission operation

The individual speeds are selected 
automatically in the D (Drive) posi-
tion.

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