Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 215

Driving your vehicle
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SPORT mode manages the driving
dynamics by automatically adjusting the
steering effort, and the engine and
transmission control logic for enhanced
driver performance.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you
to select the desired range of gears for
the current driving conditions.
僅 Up (+): Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
僅 Down (-): Pull the lever backwards
once to shift down one gear.
NOTICE
僅 In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, being careful to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
僅 In sports mode, only the 8 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
僅 In sports mode, downshifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st
gear is automatically selected.
僅 In sports mode, when the engine rpm
approaches the red zone, shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
僅 To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain gear-
shifts when the shift lever is operated.
僅 When driving on a slippery road, push
the shift lever forward into the + (up)
position. This causes the transmission
to shift into the 2nd gear which is bet-
ter for smooth driving on a slippery
road. Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.
僅 When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelera-
tor.
- Upshifts are delayed when acceler-
ating.
僅 In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT) has a shift lock sys-
tem which prevents shifting the trans-
mission from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chatter-
ing noise near the shift lever may be
heard. This is a normal condition.
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