Automatic Gear Shift With Sportmatic Shifting; Paddle Shifters - Kia OPTIMA 2014 Features & Functions Manual

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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic Shifting*

P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode: To enter Sport Mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+] to
Upshift or down [ -] to Downshift

Paddle Shifters*

Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is
in the D position or in Sport Mode.
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter
once to shift up or down one gear.
The Paddle Shifters can be operated when the
REMINDER:
vehicle speed is more than 6 mph.
REMINDER: When in Sportmatic Mode, pulling the left and
right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears.
QUICK TIPS
• Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
• Sport Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle
stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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