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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Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the interior of your
vehicle.
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic
oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration.
Smart Cruise Control is designed to
detect the vehicle ahead and help maintain
the desired speed and minimum
distance with the vehicle ahead.
Overtaking Acceleration Assist
While Smart Cruise Control is operating,
if the function judges that the driver is
determined to overtake the vehicle in