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CENTER PANEL
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever
from D to left gate
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To shift while in Manual Mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift
QUICK TIPS
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Press brake pedal and depress release button to move
gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
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Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when
the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st
gear is automatically selected
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is
moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode).
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
REMINDER:
When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle
shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears.
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F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E
Shifting*
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REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release button
is not pressed while shifting, the
transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the
attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral
(N) and keep the engine running. Also,
disable the power liftgate lid control, turn
off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in
the mirrors
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
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QR CODE
To view these videos on
your mobile device, snap
these QR Codes or visit the
listed website.
Refer to the inside cover for
more information.
Sportmatic Shifting Video
Paddle Shifters Video
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Refer to section 5 in the Owner's
Manual for more information.
*IF EQUIPPED
†LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
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