sport mode KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
PRND
The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting.Lock release button prevents shift lever
movement without first depressing the
button.
The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.
MMSA4004A
Shift lever
Automatic mode
+(UP)
-(DOWN)Sports mode
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SPORTS MODEWhether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the “D”
position into the manual gate. To return
to “D” range operation, push the selector
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards can make
gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the sports mode allows
gearshifts with the shift pedal depressed.
Up (+): Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
Down (-): Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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PRND
MMSA4006
Automatic
modeShift lever
Sports mode
✻
NOTICE
• In sports mode, only the four
forward gears can be selected.
To reverse or park the vehicle,
move the shift lever to the “R”
or “P” position as required.
• In sports mode, downward shifts
are made automatically when the
vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-
cally selected.
• In sports mode, shift points are
varied to upward shifts automat-
ically when the engine rpm
approaches red zone.
• To maintain the required levels
of vehicle performance and safe-
ty, the system may not execute
certain gear shifts when the shift
lever is operated.
• When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into
the +(Up) position. This causes
the transaxle 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.
✻
NOTICE
• For smooth and safe operation,
depress the brake pedal when
shifting from “Neutral” position or
“Park” position to a forward or
reverse gear.
• The ignition key must be in the
“ON” position and the brake
pedal fully depressed in order to
move the shift lever from the
“P”(Park) position to any of the
other positions.
• It is always possible to shift from
“R”, “N”, “D” position to the
“P” position. But before shifting
to “P” make sure the vehicle is
fully stopped to avoid transaxle
damage.
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MOVING UP A STEEP GRADE
FROM A STANDING STARTTo 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
release the parking brake. 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)
while in Sports mode will help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards.
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEMFor your safety, the Automatic Transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park) ;
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
key to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and
move the shift lever.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot
be shifted from P (Park).
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.
Note that the ignition key cannot be
removed unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. If the ignition switch is
in any other position, the key cannot be
removed.
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CAUTION
 Shift into the “R” and “P” posi-
tion only when the vehicle has
completely stopped.
 Do not accelerate the engine in
reverse or any of the forward
positions with the brakes applied.
 Always apply the footbrake when
shifting from “P” or “N”, to “R”
or “D” position.
 Do not use the “P” (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking
brake, shift the transaxle into
“P” (Park) position and turn off
the ignition when you leave the
vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is run-
ning.
 Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level regularly, and add
fluid as necessary.
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