Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 264

Driving your vehicle
The engine brake will not work
which could lead to an accident.
CAUTION
Always park the vehicle in "P"
(Park) for safety and engage the
parking brake.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto -
matically shift, providing the best
fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing
another vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, sports mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the
D (Drive) position into the manual
gate. To return to D (Drive) range
operation, push the shift lever back
into the main gate.
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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
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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 driv -
ing conditions.
Up (+): Push the lever forward
once to shift up one gear.
Down (-): Pull the lever backwards
once to shift down one gear.
NOTICE
In sports mode, the driver must
execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, being careful
to keep the engine speed below
the red zone.
In sports mode, only the 8 for -
ward gears can be selected. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.