Automatic Transmission (Dial Sbw); 僅 Automatic Transmission Operation - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Driving your vehicle
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal:
僅 Shift the shift lever to D (Drive).
Select the appropriate gear depend-
ing on load weight and steepness of
the grade, and release the parking
brake. Depress the accelerator gradu-
ally after releasing the brake pedal.

Automatic transmission (Dial SBW)

Automatic transmission (Dial
SBW) (if equipped)
The automatic transmission has 8 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected auto-
matically, depending on the balance
between the fuel economy and the
power.
Automatic transmission opera-
tion
Select transmission positions by turning
the dial SBW.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
僅 ALWAYS check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before shifting a vehi-
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
僅 Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is in the P
(Park) position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the OFF position.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these precau-
tions are not followed.
For your safety, always depress the
brake pedal whilst shifting to another
gear.
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