Kia Picanto (JA): Manual 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 malfunction. 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.
  • Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine, which can cause damage.
  • Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better control of your vehicle.
  • Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse. The transaxle can be damaged if you do not.
  • 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 vehicle to go out of control.

WARNING

  • Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is significantly more likely to be seriously injured or killed than a properly belted occupant.
  • Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
  • Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
  • The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
  • Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
  • In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.
  • Never exceed posted speed limits.

    The manual transaxle has 5 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished.

    Other information:

    Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

    Components and components location Component Repair procedures Removal 1.Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3.Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch

    Repair procedures Removal 1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening the screws. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panal") 3.Disconnect the wiper switch / washer switch connector (A).

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