Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Good Driving Practices

In this manual: Driving Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 27Vehicle Specifications — 118Driving Your Vehicle — 87What to Do in an Emergency — 18Maintenance — 64Specifications and Consumer Information — 7
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  • Never move the shift lever from the P (Park) position to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
  • Never shift the shift lever to P (Park) while the vehicle is moving.
  • Slow down before downshifting. Otherwise, the lower gear may not engage.
  • Always use the parking brake. Do not rely on shifting into P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
  • Optimum vehicle performance and fuel economy are achieved by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal.

✽ NOTICE - Kickdown Mechanism

Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the detent point. The automatic transmission will downshift depending on engine speed.

Starting on a Steep Uphill Slope

To drive up a steep slope from a standstill, depress the brake pedal, release the parking brake, and move the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. Depress the accelerator pedal gradually while releasing the brake pedal.

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