Kia niro 2023, Owner'S Manual, Page: 210 / 440

Driving your vehicle
12 6
Transmission
Starting the engine
Operation
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
3. Fully depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the key to START position or
press the ENGINE START/STOP but
-
ton.
WARNING
僅 Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal.
僅 Do not start the vehicle with the accel -
erator pedal depressed. The vehicle
can move and lead to an accident.
僅 Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.
Transmission
Dual clutch transmission (if
equipped)
Depress the brake pedal and the
lock release button when shifting.
Press the unlock button when
shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely.
僅 P (Park)
僅 R (Reverse)
僅 N (Neutral)
僅 D (Drive)
Operation
僅 Depress the brake pedal and shift the
lever.
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