Driving your vehicle
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Automatic transmission (Dial SBW)
uously stuck or there is problem
with the dial SBW.
Make sure that there is no object
around the dial SBW. If the problem
persists, immediately have the vehi
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cle inspected by an authorised Kia
dealer.
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shift function is available
when the dial SBW is in the D (Drive)
position.
With the dial SBW in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than
10km/h.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
To change back to automatic shift
mode from manual shift mode, do
one of the followings:
䳜 Pull the [+] paddle shifter for
more than one second
䳜 Move the shift lever from D
(Drive) to manual gate and return
it to D position again
The manual shift mode also changes
back to automatic shift mode in one
of following situations:
䳜 When the accelerator pedal is
gently depressed for more than 6
seconds whilst driving
䳜 When the vehicle stops
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle
shifters at the same time, you can
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not shift the gear.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, your vehicle has a
shift-lock system which prevents
shifting the gear from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive), from R
(Reverse) into D (Drive) or from D
(Drive) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle or place the
ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ON position.
3. Turn the dial SBW to the R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) position.