Kia Picanto: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Good driving practices

Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and m ...

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 4 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. NOTICE The first few shift ...

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Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Air bag - supplemental restraint system

1. Driver’s front air bag* 2. Passenger’s front air bag* 3. Side air bag* 4. Curtain air bag* 5. Driver’s knee air bag* 6. Front passenger’s air bag ON/OFF switch* WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provi ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual: Intake Manifold

Components and components location Components 1. Manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAPS) 2. Intake manifold 3. Electronic throttle body control (ETC) module gasket 4. Intake manifold gasket 5. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose 6. Vacuum hose & pipe Repair procedures ...