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

Driving your vehicle
Dual clutch transmission (Dial
SBW) (if equipped)
The dual clutch 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.
Dual clutch 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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Dual clutch transmission (Dial SBW)

Transmission ranges
Type A
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Type B
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The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the transmission position when
the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift the gear from R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive) to P (Park), press
the [P] button.
If you turn off the vehicle in D (Drive), N
(Neutral) or R (Reverse), the gear auto-
matically shifts to P (Park).
With the vehicle on, the gear automati-
cally shifts to P (Park) if you open the
driver's door when the gear is in N (Neu-
tral), R (Reverse) or D (Drive) and the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
僅 The brake/accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
僅 The seat belt is unfastened.
僅 The vehicle speed is below 2 km/h (1
mph).