Kia Carens: Manual Transaxle / Manual transaxle operation
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- The manual transaxle has 6 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. In order
to start the vehicle, slowly let go of the fully depressed clutch pedal. Then,
push the accelerator pedal to start.
- The shift lever must return to the neutral position before shifting into
R (Reverse). The button located immediately below the shift knob must be pushed
upward while moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
- 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 5 (Fifth) gear to 4 (Fourth) gear, caution should
be taken not to inadvertently move the shift lever sideways in such a manner
that 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 may possibly cause engine and transaxle 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.
- When shifting between 5th and 6th gear, you should always push the gear
level all the way to the right.You could otherwise shift unintentionally into
3rd or 4th gear and damage the transaxle.
- During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant
has 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 1 (First)
or R (Reverse), put the shift lever in neutral position and release the clutch.
Press the clutch pedal back down, and then shift into 1 (First) 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.
- Do not exceed the maximum weight limits of the loading weight. Improper
loading can result in damage to clutch system.
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 1 (First)
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.
- If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with a ignition lock
switch, it may move and cause a serious accident when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal while the parking brake is released and the shift
lever not in the neutral position.
- 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.
The clutch pedal should be depressed 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 clut ...
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Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV
valve.
2.
Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose.
3.
Run the engine at idle, then put a finger over the open end ...
Component Location
1. Rear pillar trim
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