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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†3 Shifting
(Center Console)
P: Park – To shift into Park from any gear, press the Release button A on the gear shift while the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed, and shift
R: Reverse – To shift into Reverse, depress the brake pedal, press the Release button A, and move the shift lever into Reverse .
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter the Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate . To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift .
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for automatic transmissions .
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position . If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
•Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
•A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning light* will be displayed in the instrument cluster . Should this condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift or DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information .
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation .
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes .www .youtube .com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
QR CODE
•Press the brake pedal and depress release but ton to move the gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
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