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Automatic Transmission (Shift by Wire)
Quick Tips
§ Press the Unlock button A when shifting from P (Park) to any gear
§ The instrument cluster and the light on top of the shift lever identifies the gear the vehicle is currently in
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Unlock button is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If the vehicle is turned off while in Neutral without shifting into Park, it will remain in Neutral until the driver’s door is opened. At that point it will automatically shift into Park
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If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running. Also, disable the power Trunk lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
To shift into any gear from Park, depress the brake pedal,
then press the Unlock button A, located on the side of the
gear shift lever, and shift.
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the P button B on the gear shift while vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (Shift by Wire only).
R: Reverse – To shift into Reverse, depress brake pedal,
press the Unlock button A, and move the shift lever forward
twice to skip over Neutral and into Reverse.
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Paddle Shifters (Manual Mode): Paddle Shifters are
operable when the shift lever C is moved into the left gate
of the D position (Manual mode).
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear.
REMINDERS:
§ Press and hold the [+} right paddle shifter to return to Automatic mode
§ When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE / AUTO HOLD VIDEO
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an
electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A.
Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the
instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed
in Reverse or Drive. To release EPB manually, depress the
brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A, with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Quick Tips
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Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline.
§ When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
§ If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
REMINDERS:
§ As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
§ If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily or remains continuously lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
§ The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
§ A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLE TE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
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Auto Hold
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill
even if the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver
brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the
brake pedal. Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO
HOLD button B on the center panel. Before Auto Hold will
operate, the driver’s door, engine hood and Trunk must be
closed and the driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press
the AUTO HOLD button B. The white Auto Hold indicator
will come on indicating the system is in standby.
The Auto Hold indicator, which is in the instrument cluster,
has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill,
and AUTO HOLD button B turned ON, the indicator will
illuminate white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a
standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes
from white to green.
OFF (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn OFF when the
AUTO HOLD button B is manually turned OFF or when the
EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated
yellow, there may be a system malfunction. Take your
vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE / AUTO HOLD VIDEO
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REMINDER: To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Smart Power Trunk† 17
The Smart Power Trunk can be operated from several
controls to either open, close or lock the Trunk. The Smart
Power Trunk Lock button will close the Trunk, lock all doors
and Trunk and then arm the vehicle.
To turn the Smart Power Trunk features ON, go to User
Setting mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes and
set to ON.
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press the Smart Power Trunk Open/Close button A to
automatically open/close the Trunk.
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Smart Power Trunk automatically, press the
Trunk Release button B on the exterior of the Trunk.
Automatically close by pressing the Smart Power Trunk Close
button C. Lock the trunk by pressing the lock button D.
Quick Tip
During the Smart Trunk alert, the Smart Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob.
(Button located on driver’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
(Button located on underside of trunk lid)
(Buttons located inside trunk lid)
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REMINDERS:
§ All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
§ The Smart Power Trunk feature will not operate when the following occurs:
§ Doors are recently closed and locked
§ The Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles
§ A door is not locked or closed
§ The Smart Key is in the vehicle
§ Pulling the Trunk upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Smart Power Trunk
§ Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the trunk
For more information on the Smart Power Trunk operation, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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†LEG AL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER