2011 KIA CADENZA sport mode

Driving your vehicle
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward. N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the lower gear.
✽✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec- tion.
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+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
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Driving your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
 In sports mode, the driver must exe- cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
 In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
 In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
 In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
 To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
 When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the
+(up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
which is better for smooth driving on
a slippery road. Push the shift lever to
the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal isdepressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition. Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, then do
the following:
1. Press the shift-lock release button.
2. Move the shift lever.
3. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized KIA dealer immediately.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Maintenance
DescriptionSymbolFuse ratingProtected component
P/SEATDRIDRV30ADriver Lumbar Support Switch, Driver Cushion Extension Switch, Driver Manual Switch, IMS Control Module
P/HANDLEP/
HANDLE15AKey Solenoid, Tilt & Telescopic Module, Sport Mode Switch
A/CON10AA/C Control Module, Ionizer, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 14)
HTD MRR10ADriver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, A/C Control Module
START410A[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, Burglar Alarm Relay,
E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 3-G4KE, RLY. 6-G6DC)
[With Smart Key] PDM, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 6)

Index
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Air bags··········································································3-31
Air bag warning label················································3-50
Air bag warning light ················································3-34
Curtain air bag···························································3-40
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ·······················3-37
Side impact air bag····················································3-39
Air cleaner ·····································································7-24
Alarm system ·································································4-12
Antenna (Glass) ···························································4-120
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-20
Appearance care·····························································7-63 Exterior care ······························································7-63
Interior care ·······························································7-68
Armrest ··········································································3-12
Ashtray ·········································································4-113
Audio system ·······························································4-120 Glass antenna ··························································4-120
Steering wheel audio control ··································4-121
Auto defogging system ················································4-110
Automatic climate control system ·································4-10 Air conditioning ······················································4-106
Automatic heating and air conditioning··················4-101
Manual heating and air conditioning ······················4-102
Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-13 Ignition key interlock system ····································5-16
Shift lock system ·······················································5-15
Sports mode·······························································5-14 Aux, USB and iPod ·····················································4-121
Base curb weight ···························································5-42
Battery············································································7-30
Battery replacement (Remote keyless entry) ···················4-8
Battery saver function ····················································4-76
Before driving ··································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ····································4-114
Brake system··································································5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-20
Electronic stability program (ESP) ···························5-23
Parking brake·····························································5-19
Power brakes ·····························································5-18
Brake fluid ·····································································7-21
Bulb replacement ···························································7-55
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ·················5-7
Capacities (Lubricants) ····················································8-4 Care Exterior care ······························································7-63
Interior care ·······························································7-68
Tire care·····································································7-33
Cargo weight ··································································5-42
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Front seat adjustment - manual ···································3-6
Front seat adjustment - power ·····································3-4
Lumbar support ···························································3-5
Rear seat ····································································3-11
Seatback pocket ·························································3-10
Seat warmer ·······················································3-9, 3-13
Shift lock system ···························································5-15
Side impact air bag ························································3-39
Smart key ·······································································4-10
Smooth cornering···························································5-35
Snow tires ······································································5-38Spare tire
Compact spare tire ····················································6-14
Compact spare tire replacement ································7-38
Removing and storing the spare tire ···························6-9
Special driving conditions ·············································5-34 Driving at night ·························································5-35
Driving in flooded areas············································5-36
Driving in the rain ·····················································5-36
Hazardous driving conditions ···································5-34
Highway driving ························································5-37
Rocking the vehicle ···················································5-34
Smooth cornering ······················································5-35
Speedometer···································································4-44
Sports mode ···································································5-14
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-4
Starting the engine··················································5-5, 5-10
Steering wheel ·······························································4-36 Heated steering wheel ···············································4-37 Horn···········································································4-38
Power steering ···························································4-36
Tilt steering ·······························································4-36
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-121
Storage compartment ···················································4-111 Center console storage ············································4-111
Glove box ································································4-111
Multi box ···································································3-12
Sunglass holder ·······················································4-112
Sunglass holder ····························································4-112
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ·····································4-30
Sunvisor ·······································································4-114
Tachometer·····································································4-45
Theft-alarm system ························································4-12
Tilt steering ····································································4-36
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-7
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-33, 8-3 Checking tire inflation pressure ································7-34
Compact spare tire replacement ································7-38
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··············7-33
Tire care·····································································7-33
Tire maintenance ·······················································7-38
Tire replacement ························································7-37
Tire rotation ·······························································7-35
Tire sidewall labeling ················································7-39
Tire traction ·······························································7-38
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