2020 KIA K900 automatic transmission

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Driving your vehicle
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator pedal further until
you feel the transmission downshift
to a lower gear.
To shift into D (Drive), depress the
brake pedal and press the
[UNLOCK] button on the shift lever.
Move the shift lever backward.
To shift into D (Drive) from N
(Neutral), you must depress the
brake pedal.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Always come to complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
and you want the vehicle to move
when pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and press the [P]
button with the ignition button in
[ON] or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied unlock the parking brake.
- For EPB (Electronic ParkingBrake) equipped vehicles, push
the brake pedal with the ignition
button in [ON] or while the engine
is running to disengage the park-
ing brake. If [AUTO HOLD] func-
tion is used while driving (If
[AUTO HOLD] indicator is on in
the cluster), press [AUTO HOLD]
switch and [AUTO HOLD] func-
tion will be turned off.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button [OFF].
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be [OFF]
only after pressing the [P] button. 4.Remove the cap-cover and insert a
tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver) into
the access hole while depressing
the brake pedal. Then, the gear will
change to the N (Neutral) position.
The tool should be inserted into the
access hole within 3 minutes after
turning OFF the engine.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When moving the shift lever to
N(Neutral) position, a normal
mechanical sound will occur.
CAUTION
For EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) equipped vehicles with[AUTO HOLD] function usedwhile driving, if the ignition but-ton has been turned [OFF], theelectronic parking brake will beengaged automatically.Therefore, [AUTO HOLD] functionshould be turned off before theignition button is turned off.

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Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic trans-
mission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmis-
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
or D (Drive) unless the [UNLOCK]
button is pressed while depressing
the brake pedal.
To shift the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place theengine start/stop button in the ON
position.
3. Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) while pressing the
[UNLOCK] button.
When the battery is discharged:
You can move the shift lever when
the battery is discharged. However, it
will not change the gear from P
(Parking) to N (Neutral) or others.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift lever to N (Neutral) on
a level ground. 1. Connect the cables between the
jump-starting terminals inside the
engine compartment and the bat-
tery terminals of another vehicle/
supplementary battery.
For more information refer to
"Jump Starting" in chapter 6.
2. Release the parking brake with the engine start/stop button in the ON
position.
3. Press the engine start/stop button to the OFF position.
4. Remove the cap-cover and insert a tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver)
into the access hole while
depressing the brake pedal. Then,
the gear will change to the N
(Neutral) position. The tool should
be inserted into the access hole
within 3 minutes after turning OFF
the engine.
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WARNING - Shifting from
park
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in
or around the vehicle.

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When certain conditions are met, the
engine is automatically decoupled
from the transmission while the shift
lever remains in D (Drive). In this
ECO Coasting mode, the engine
stays at idling speed to reduce fuel
consumption and increase coasting
distance. The engine is automatically
coupled back again when ECO
Coasting deactivation conditions are
met. Please refer to ECO Coasting
activation and deactivation condi-
tions.The Eco-Coasting system set-
ting
The Eco-Coasting system activates
if you select the Eco-Coasting sys-
tem from AVN : “Setup Vehicle 
Drive Mode” (Please refer to AVN
manual for more details.)
When the Eco-Coasting system is
activated, the message “Coasting”
appears at the top center of the clus-
ter.
THE ECO-COASTING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
If the accelerator pedal is pressed quickly for accelerat-ing with the Eco-Coasting sys-tem in operation, accelerationmay occur after the engage-ment of the clutch inside thetransmission. In turn, the driv-er may continue to feel accel-eration even after the systemis turned off.
Driving with the Eco-Coasting system off may be required insome cases since the enginebrake is not applied while theEco-Coasting system is inoperation.
Operating the AVN screen to activate or deactivate the Eco-Coasting system while drivingis dangerous and should beavoided. The driver's primaryresponsibility is in the safeand legal operation of thevehicle.

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Eco-Coasting operation condi-
tions
The Eco-Coasting system is activat-
ed when the accelerator pedal is
depressed and released under the
following conditions.
When the driving mode is ECO
mode.
When driver acceleration is SMART ECO in SMART mode.
When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position.
When Cruise Control/Smart Cruise Control button is OFF.
The accelerator or brake pedal is not depressed.
When the vehicle speed is within the range of 55 km/h to 160 km/h.
If the road gradient is within the range of -5% to +5%.
In SMART mode, if the distance between the vehicle ahead and the
relative speed is within a certain
range (if the Smart Cruise system
is equipped) ❈
If the front radar for smart cruise
system cannot operate normally,
the inter-vehicle distance and rela-
tive speed condition are automati-
cally ignored.
❈ The Eco-Coasting system works
after the engine is turned on, the
transmission is warmed up, and
the engine sensor self-diagnosis is
completed after starting.
❈ Depending on the driving situation,
Eco-Coasting operation may be
temporarily delayed even if the
above conditions are met.
The Eco-Coasting system
release conditions
The Eco-Coasting system will be
automatically released when the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
When the drive mode is COM-
FORT or SPORT mode.
In SMART mode, when driver acceleration is SMART COMFORT
or SMART SPORT.
When using the paddle shift of the steering wheel.
When the Cruise Control/Smart Cruise Control button is on (The /CRUISE indicator is on.).
When pressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.
When the vehicle speed is outside the range of 35 mph (55 km/h) to
100 mph (160 km/h).
Road inclination is less than -5% or exceeds +5%.
In SMART mode, if the headway distance to the vehicle ahead is too
close of the relative speed
changes momentarily (if the smart
cruise control system is equipped)

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To release EPB (electronic parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).
Automatic Transmission 1. Close the driver's door, engine hood and trunk.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Start the engine.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R
(Reverse), D (Drive) or Sports
mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ignition
switch or engine stop/start button
is in the OFF position, but you
cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has
been released, have the system
checked by an authorized K900 Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with
the EPB applied. It may causeexcessive brake pad and brakerotor wear.

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Don't "ride" the brake pedal.
Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving can be danger-
ous because the brakes might
overheat and lose their effective-
ness. It also increases the wear of
the brake components.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe place.
If your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmission, don't let
your vehicle creep forward. To
avoid creeping forward, keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped.
Be cautious when parking on a hill. Firmly engage the parking brake
and place the shift lever in P (auto-
matic transmission). If your vehicle
is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep
the vehicle from rolling. If your vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb to help keep the vehicle from
rolling. If there is no curb or if it is
required by other conditions to
keep the vehicle from rolling, chock
the wheels.
Under some conditions, your park- ing brake can freeze in the
engaged position. This is most like-
ly to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if
the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you
put the shift lever in P (automatic
transmission) and chock the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Do not hold the vehicle on an incline with the accelerator pedal.
This can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) (if equipped)
The Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) controls the vehicle suspen-
sion automatically to maximize driv-
ing comfort by taking into account
the driving conditions such as speed,
surface of the road, cornering, stop-
ping requirements and acceleration.
If the ECS warning message “Check
ECS” comes on, you may have a
problem with the ECS system. If this
occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer
immediately.

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• If you move the transmission leverfrom N to D (manual mode) or R
without depressing the brake
pedal after stopping engine auto-
matically, the engine does not
restart automatically and a warn-
ing chime alarms. When this hap-
pens, press the brake pedal for
auto start.
Auto start
To restart the engine from idle
stop mode
Release the brake pedal.
or
Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the manual
mode while depressing the brake
pedal.
The engine will start and the green
AUTO STOP indicator ( ) on the
instrument cluster will go out.
The engine will also restart auto- matically without any driveractions if the following occurs:
The brake vacuum pressure is low
The engine has stopped for about 5 minutes
The air conditioning is ON with the fan speed set to the highest posi-
tion
The front defroster is ON
The battery is weak
The cooling and heating perform- ance of the climate control system
is unsatisfactory
The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) when Auto Hold is activated
The door is opened or the seatbelt is unfastened when Auto Hold is
activated
The EPB switch is pressed when Auto Hold is activated
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Various driving situations which you
may encounter in SMART mode
The driving mode automatically
changes to ECO mode after a cer-
tain period of time when you gently
depress the accelerator pedal
(Your driving is categorized to be
mild).
The driving mode automatically changes from SMART ECO mode
to SMART COMFORT mode after
a certain period of time when you
sharply or repetitively depress the
accelerator pedal.
The driving mode automatically changes to SMART COMFORT
mode with the same driving pat-
terns when the vehicle starts to
drive on an upward slope of a cer-
tain angle. The driving mode auto-
matically returns to SMART ECO
mode when the vehicle enters a
leveled road. The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
faster accelerating/decelerating
and increased engine brake per-
formance.
You may still sense the engine brake performance, even when you
release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is
because your vehicle remains to
be in a lower gear over a certain
period of time for next acceleration.
Thus, it is a normal driving situa-
tion, not indicating any malfunc-
tion.
The driving mode automatically changes to SMART SPORT mode
only in harsh driving situations. In
most the normal driving situations,
the driving mode sets to either
SMART ECO mode or SMART
NORMAL mode. Limitations of SMART mode
The SMART mode may be limited in
following situations. (The OFF indica-
tor illuminates these situations.)
The driver manually moves the
shift lever : It deactivates SMART
mode. The vehicle drives, as the
driver manually moves the shift
lever.
The cruise control is activated : The cruise system may deactivate
the SMART mode. When a higher
system is set by the cruise system,
it starts to control vehicle speed
and deactivates SMART mode.
(SMART mode is not deactivated
just by activing the cruise system.)
The transmission oil temperature is either extremely low or extremely
high : The SMART mode can be
active in most normal driving situa-
tions. However, an extremely high/
low transmission oil temperature
may temporarily deactivate the
SMART mode, because the trans-
mission condition is out of normal
operation condition.