Kia Sportage: Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)
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Depress the brake pedal and the
unlock button when shifting.
Press the unlock button when
shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely
Automatic transmission operation
The automatic tra
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position or the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
Pull the [+] o
Never move the shift lever f r om P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motio
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Drive mode
The drive mode may be selected according
to the driver's preference or road
condition.
Type A
Type B
Type C
The Drive mode is activated by turning
the knob.
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NORMAL
mode and may
Conventional cluster (Type A)
Full LCD cluster (Type B)
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Tachometer
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Odometer
Distance to empty
Transmission shift indicator
Outside temperature gau