Kia Rio 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 292 / 602

Driving your vehicle
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
僅 If the vehicle continues to be driven
and the clutch temperatures reach the
maximum temperature limit, the "
Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on" warning will be displayed. When
this occurs the clutch is disabled until
the clutch cools to normal tempera
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tures.
僅 The warning will display a time to wait
for the transmission to cool.
僅 If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca
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tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply the brakes and shift
the vehicle to P (Park), and allow the
transmission to cool.
僅 When the message "Transmission
cooled down. Resume driving.“
appears you can continue to drive
your vehicle.
僅 When possible, drive the vehicle
smoothly.
If any of the warning messages in the
LCD display continue to blink, for your
safety, have the system checked by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
WARNING
僅 Shifting into P (Park) whilst the vehicle
is in motion may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
僅 After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the shift lever is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
僅 Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R (Reverse) whilst the vehicle is
in motion.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into
gear when the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to move
very rapidly. You could lose control of
the vehicle and hit people or objects.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.