Kia Sportage: Paddle shifter
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position or the manual mode.
![Paddle shifter (if equipped)](images/books/1538/8/index.12.jpg)
With the shift lever in the D position
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes f r om automatic mode to
manual mode.
Paddle shifter doesn't work at low vehicle
speed.
To change back to automatic shift mode
f r om manual shift mode, do one of the
followings:
- Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more
than one second
- Move the shift lever f r om D (Drive) to
manual gate and return it to D position
again
The manual shift mode also changes
back to automatic shift mode in one of
following situations
- When the accelerator pedal is gently
depressed for more than 6 seconds
while driving
- When the vehicle stops
With the shift lever in the manual
mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you cannot shift the
gear.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transmission
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transmission f r om P
(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission f r om P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
- Depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch or ENGINE START/STOP button
to the ON position.
- Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be
heard. This is a normal condition.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake pedal
before and while shifting out of the P
(Park) position into another position to
avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in or around
the vehicle.
Shift lock system
![Shift lock system](images/books/1538/8/index.13.jpg)
If the shift lever cannot be moved f r om
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, then do
the following:
- Place the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF
position.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Carefully remove the knob boots covering
the shift-lock release access
hole.
- Insert a tool (e.g., flathead screwdriver)
into the access hole and press
down on the tool.
- Move the shift lever.
- Remove the tool from the shift - lock
override access hole then install the
knob boots.
- If the shift lever does not move even
after performing this procedure, have
the system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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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
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers
engine power to front and rear
wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, o
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Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, have
it done by authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
CAUTION
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