Kia Picanto: Manual transaxle / Manual transaxle operation
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.
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. (if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse).
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
- When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press
the shift lever sideways 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 transaxle may possibly cause
engine damage.
- 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 transaxle.
• During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transaxle lubricant
is warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
• 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
- 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.
- Do not use the shift lever as a
handrest during driving, as this can
result in premature wear of the
transaxle shift forks.
- 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.
WARNING
- Before leaving the driver’s seat, always
set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Then
make sure the transaxle 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 precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
- 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 vehicle is traveling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life.
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 ...
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brake booster is equipped with a partial vacuum sensor. The brake
booster vacuum pressure sensor is located beside the brake booster.
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