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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ENGINE START/STOP button

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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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)

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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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)

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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Dual clutch transmission (DCT)

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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