Automatic Transaxle Operation - Kia Sorento Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake
pedal. However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent
movement of the vehicle.)
Press the lock release button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
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+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
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Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 for-
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
normal condition, and the shifting
sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the TCM
(Transaxle Control Module) or
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).