2013 KIA QUORIS automatic transmission

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Driving your vehicle
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transmission and
prevents the drive wheels from rotat-ing.
To shift the gear from [R], [N], [D] or
[M] to [P], press the [P] button on the
transmission lever.
If you turn off the engine in [D], [R] or [M], the shifting automaticallychanges to [P].
If you press the [P] button when the
shifting is on [M] or if you turn theengine off when the shifting is on [M],
the transmission is automatically
moved to right side and the shifting ischanged to [P].When the transmission is automati-
cally moved to right side, if you hold
the transmission by force, the warn-ing message will be illuminated in
cluster. Move the transmission to
right side manually.
When you park the vehicle, press the
[P] button of transmission with apply-
ing brake pedal and apply the park-
ing brake.WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transmission may be dam-
aged if you shift into P (Park)while the vehicle is in motion.
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Driving your vehicle
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto-matically shift through a 8-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transmission will
automatically downshift to the lower
gear.
To shift into [D], depress the brake
pedal and press the [UNLOCK] but-
ton of transmission. And then move
the transmission to backward.
To shift into [D], from [N] you must
depress the brake pedal.
✽✽NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
Manual mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.
In manual 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.
✽✽NOTICE
 In manaul mode, the driver must execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care
to keep the engine speed below the
red zone.
 In manaul mode, only the 8 for- ward 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 manaul mode, downshifts are made automatically when the
vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-
cally selected.
 In manaul mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto-
matically.
 To maintain the required levels of vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer-
tain gearshifts when the shift lever
is operated. (Continued)
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+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Manual mode

Driving your vehicle
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 When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into
the +(up) position. This causes the
transmission 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 trans-
mission has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transmis-
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) :
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 to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) with pressing
[UNLOCK] button.
If the brake pedal is repeatedlydepressed 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 con-dition.WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in
or around the car.

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Driving your vehicle
■■When the battery is dis-charged:
When the battery is discharged, the
automatic transmission (shift by wire)is not shifted.
In emergency, if you want to shift into
[N], follow actions
You can shift into [N] by using the
driver if the jump starting is impossi-
ble to do.
1) Open the storage cover.
2) Remove the rubber on bottom ofstorage box.
3) Insert the driver (-) to service hole as direction of clockwise 10 times. The shifting is changed to [N] from
[P] position. If you want to shift to
[P] position, turn the driver count-
er-clockwise.
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CAUTION
If the electric parking brake is
not released, we recommendthat the vehicle is towed as flat-bed towing.

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Driving your vehicle
Check the brake warning light by
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
start the engine). This light will be
illuminated when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the
START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released
while engine is running, there may
be a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem. Immediate attention is neces-
sary.If at all possible, cease driving the
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
sible, use extreme caution while
operating the vehicle and only con-
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
can reach a safe location or repair
shop.
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WARNING
To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the gearshift lever in place of
the parking brake. Set theparking brake AND make sure
the gearshift lever is securely
positioned in P (Park) forautomatic transmission
equipped vehicles.
Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the parking brake. If theparking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.
All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully
engaged when parking to
avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle which can injureoccupants or pedestrians.

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Driving your vehicle
Do not "ride" the brake pedal.Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving can be danger-ous because it can result in the
brakes overheating and losing their
effectiveness. It also increases the
wear of the brake components.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the car pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe place.
If your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, don't let
your car creep forward. To avoid
creeping forward, keep your foot
firmly on the brake pedal when thecar is stopped. Be cautious when parking on a hill.
Firmly engage the parking brake
and place the shift lever in P
(Park). If your car is facing down-
hill, turn the front wheels into the
curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If your car is facing uphill,
turn the front wheels away from the
curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If there is no curb or if it is
required by other conditions to
keep the car from rolling, block the
wheels.
Under some conditions your park- ing brake can freeze in the
engaged position. This is most like-ly to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if
the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you
put the shift lever in P (Park) and
block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the park-
ing brake. Do not hold the vehicle on the
upgrade with the accelerator
pedal. This can cause the trans-
mission to overheat. Always use
the brake pedal or parking brake.

Maintenance
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Automatic transaxle fluid
An automatic transaxle fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
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NOTICE
An automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system. Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage. Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)

Index
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I
A/V Mode (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Advanced smart cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Air conditioner compressor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
Airconditioning system Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83 Around view monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) . . . . . . . . 4-161
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Auto light/AFLS position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
3ZONE temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Automatic transmission (shift by cable). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Automatic transmission (shift by wire) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Aux, USB and iPod port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
AVSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Bag hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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