Automatic Transaxle; Automatic Transaxle Operation - Kia SORENTO Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle.)
Press the lock release button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
The above illustration may defer depending on different options.
Depress the brake pedal when shifting the lever for safety
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Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 or 8
forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are
selected automatically, depending on
the position of the shift lever.
NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
normal condition, and the shifting
sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the TCM
(Transaxle Control Module) or
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
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