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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If the Driver position memory system
does not work properly, initialize the system
as follows.
How to initialize:
Stop the vehicle and open the driver's
door with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position and the vehicle shifted to
P (Park).
Pull the d
This vehicle is equipped with lights
throughout the vehicle to illuminate the
interior.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is not
running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving
in the dark. Accidents c