KIA Ceed (2017 year). Instruction — part 24
Driving your vehicle
Downshifting
Good driving practices
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
WARNING
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
coast down a hill. This is extremely
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
shift before the engine starts to labor.
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
Downshifting reduces the chance of
gear.
cantly more likely to be seriously
stalling and gives better acceleration
injured or killed than a properly
•
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
when you again need to increase your
belted occupant.
them to overheat and malfunction.
speed. When the vehicle is traveling
Instead, when you are driving down a
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
down steep hills, downshifting helps
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
ing or turning.
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
gear. When you do this, engine braking
•
Do not make quick steering
life.
will help slow down the vehicle.
wheel movements, such as sharp
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
the engine, which can cause damage.
increased if you lose control of
•
Slow down when you encounter cross
your vehicle at highway speeds.
winds. This gives you much better con-
•
Loss of control often occurs if
trol of your vehicle.
two or more wheels drop off the
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
roadway and the driver over-
stopped before you attempt to shift into
steers to reenter the roadway.
R (Reverse). The transaxle can be dam-
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
aged if you do not. To shift into R
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
(Reverse), depress the clutch, move the
Instead, slow down before pulling
shift lever to neutral, wait three seconds,
back into the travel lanes.
then shift to the R (Reverse) position.
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
its.
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
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Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Automatic transaxle operation
The highly efficient automatic transaxle
has 6 forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are select-
ed automatically, depending on the posi-
+ (UP)
tion of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
- (DOWN)
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).
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
• Always check the surrounding
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
areas near your vehicle for peo-
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.
ple, especially children, before
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
of the vehicle.)
R (Reverse).
Press the lock release button when shifting.
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The shift lever can be shifted freely.
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Driving your vehicle
Transaxle ranges
R (Reverse)
(Continued)
The indicator lights in the instrument clus-
Use this position to drive the vehicle
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
ter displays the shift lever position when
backward.
always make sure the shift lever
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
CAUTION
shut the engine off. Unexpected
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
and sudden vehicle movement
Always come to a complete stop before
before shifting into or out of R
can occur if these precautions
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
(Reverse); you may damage the
are not followed in the order iden-
the transaxle and prevents the front
transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse)
tified.
wheels from rotating.
while the vehicle is in motion, except
•
Do not use the engine brake
as explained in “Rocking the vehi-
(shifting from a high gear to
cle”, in this manual.
WARNING
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
•
Shifting into P (Park) while the
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-
vehicle is in motion will cause the
ing an accident.
drive wheels to lock which will
N (Neutral)
cause you to lose control of the
The wheels and transaxle are not
vehicle.
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
CAUTION
•
Do not use the P (Park) position
on the slightest incline unless the parking
•
To avoid damage to your
brake or service brakes are applied.
in place of the parking brake.
transaxle, do not accelerate the
Always make sure the shift lever
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
is latched in the P (Park) position
ward gear position with the
WARNING
and set the parking brake fully.
brakes on.
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
•
Never leave a child unattended in
•
When stopped on an upgrade, do
(Neutral). The engine brake will not
a vehicle.
not hold the vehicle stationary
work and lead to an accident.
with engine power. Use the serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
CAUTION
•
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
The transaxle may be damaged if
(Park) into D
(Drive), or R
you shift into P
(Park) while the
(Reverse) when the engine is
vehicle is in motion.
above idle speed.
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Driving your vehicle
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
4.Change the gear shift lever to
[N]
(Continued)
Follow below steps when parking and
(Neutral) while pressing the brake pedal
•
After the ignition switch has
you want the vehicle to move when
and pushing [SHIFT LOCK RELEASE]
been turned off, the electronic
pushed.
button or inserting, pressing down a tool
parking brake cannot be dis-
(e.g. flathead screw-driver) into the
1. After parking your vehicle, depress the
engaged.
[SHIFT LOCK RELEASE] access hole
brake pedal and move the shift lever to
at the same time. Then, the vehicle will
•
For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
[P] with the ignition button in [ON] or
move when external force is applied.
equipped vehicles with
[AUTO
while the engine is running.
HOLD] function used while driving,
2. If the parking brake is applied unlock
if the ignition button has been
the parking brake.
CAUTION
turned [OFF], the electronic park-
- For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
•
With the exception of parking in
ing brake will be engaged automat-
equipped vehicles, push the brake
neutral gear, always park the vehi-
ically.
pedal with the ignition button in [ON]
cle in
[P]
(Park) for safety and
Therefore, [AUTO HOLD] function
or while the engine is running to dis-
engage the parking brake.
should be turned off before the
engage the parking brake. If [AUTO
•
Before parking in
[N]
(Neutral)
ignition button is turned off.
HOLD] function is used while driving
gear, first make sure the parking
(If [AUTO HOLD] indicator is on in the
ground is level and flat. Do not
cluster), press [AUTO HOLD] switch
park in [N] gear on any slopes or
and [AUTO HOLD] function should be
gradients.
turn off.
If parked and left in [N], the vehi-
3. While pressing the brake pedal, turn
cle may move and cause serious
the ignition button [OFF].
damage and injury.
- For smart key equipped vehicles, the
(Continued)
ignition switch can be moved to [OFF]
only when the shift lever is in [P].
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Driving your vehicle
D (Drive)
✽ NOTICE
This is the normal forward driving posi-
•
In sports mode, the driver must exe-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
+ (UP)
cute upshifts in accordance with road
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
conditions, taking care to keep the
best fuel economy and power.
engine speed below the red zone.
- (DOWN)
•
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
For extra power when passing another
gears can be selected. To reverse or
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
accelerator pedal fully (more than 80%)
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
until the kick down mechanism works
as required.
Sports
with a clicking noise, at which time the
•
In sports mode, downshifts are made
mode
transaxle will automatically downshift to
automatically when the vehicle slows
the next lower gear.
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down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
Sports mode
is automatically selected.
•
In sports mode, when the engine rpm
✽ NOTICE
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
approaches the red zone shift points
• Always come to a complete stop
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
are varied to upshift automatically.
before shifting into D (Drive).
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
•
To maintain the required levels of
• Aclicking noise heard from the kick
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
vehicle performance and safety, the
down mechanism by depressing the
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
system may not execute certain
accelerator pedal fully is a normal
lever back into the main gate.
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
condition.
ated.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
•
When driving on a slippery road,
backwards and forwards will allow you to
push the shift lever forward into the
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
+(up) position. This causes the
manual transaxle, the sports mode
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
which is better for smooth driving on
pedal depressed.
a slippery road. Push the shift lever to
Up (+)
: Push the lever forward once to
the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st
shift up one gear.
gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D position
Shift lock system (if equipped)
The paddle shifter will operate when the
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
has a shift lock system which prevents
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
shift up or down one gear and the system
(Neutral) into R
(Reverse) unless the
changes from automatic mode to manual
brake pedal is depressed.
mode.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
When the vehicle speed is lower than
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
10km/h, if you depress the accelerator
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
shift the shift lever from D
(Drive) to
switch to the ON position.
sports mode and shift it from sports
3. Move the shift lever.
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mode to D (Drive) again, the system
If
the brake pedal is repeatedly
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
changes from manual mode to automatic
depressed and released with the shift
The paddle shifter is available when the
mode.
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
the sports mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
This is a normal condition.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
✽ NOTICE
pedal before and while shifting out
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
at the same time, you cannot shift the
er position to avoid inadvertent
gear.
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the
vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Good driving practices
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
•
Never move the shift lever from P
careful when braking, accelerating or
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
tion with the accelerator pedal
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
depressed.
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
•
Never move the shift lever into P (Park)
and the vehicle to go out of control.
when the vehicle is in motion.
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
economy is obtained by smoothly
stopped before you attempt to shift into
depressing and releasing the accelera-
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
tor pedal.
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be
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extremely hazardous. Always leave the
Shift-lock override
vehicle in gear when moving.
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
•
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
tion. Instead, when you are driving
depressed, continue depressing the
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
brake, then do the following:
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow down the vehicle.
1. Press the shift-lock release button.
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
2. Move the shift lever.
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
3. We recommend that the system be
not be engaged.
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
•
Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transaxle in P
Ignition key interlock system
(Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.
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Driving your vehicle
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
WARNING
WARNING
ing start
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
cantly more likely to be seriously
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the
injured or killed than a properly
by moving it forward and backward.
appropriate gear depending on load
belted occupant.
Do not attempt this procedure if
weight and steepness of the grade, and
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
people or objects are anywhere
release the parking brake. Depress the
ing or turning.
near the vehicle. During the rocking
accelerator gradually while releasing the
operation the vehicle may suddenly
service brakes.
•
Do not make quick steering
move forward of backward as it
wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
becomes unstuck, causing injury
When accelerating from a stop on a
or damage to nearby people or
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
objects.
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
increased if you lose control of
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
your vehicle at highway speeds.
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
•
Loss of control often occurs if
backwards.
two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
its.
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Driving your vehicle
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) (IF EQUIPPED)
Dual clutch transmission opera-
tion
The dual clutch transmission has 7 (or 6)
forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected auto-
matically in the D (Drive) position.
+ (UP)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death:
- (DOWN)
•
ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
R (Reverse).
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, then
set the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
are not followed.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.
•
Do not use engine braking (shift-
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement
ing from a high gear to lower
of the vehicle.)
gear) rapidly on slippery roads.
Press the lock release button when shifting.
The vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
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•
The Dual Clutch Transmission gives
•
For smooth launch uphill, press down
the driving feel of a manual transmis-
the accelerator pedal smoothly
CAUTION
sion, yet provides the ease of a fully
depending on the current conditions.
automatic transmission. Unlike a tradi-
•
If you release your foot from the accel-
tional automatic transmission, the gear
erator pedal at low vehicle speed, you
shifting can be felt (and heard) on the
may feel strong engine brake, which is
dual clutch transmission
similar to manual transmission.
- Think of it as an automatically shifting
•
When driving downhill, you may use
manual transmission.
Sports Mode and press the paddle
- Shift into Drive range and get fully
shifters to downshift to a lower gear in
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automatic shifting, similar to a con-
order to control your speed without
ventional automatic transmission.
using the brake pedal excessively.
•
To hold the vehicle on a hill use
•
Dual clutch transmission adopts dry-
•
When you turn the engine on and off,
the foot brake or the parking
type dual clutch, which is different from
you may hear clicking sounds as the
brake. If the vehicle is held by
torque converter of automatic trans-
system goes through a self test. This is
applying the accelerator pedal on
mission, and shows better acceleration
a normal sound for the Dual Clutch
a hill the clutch and transmission
performance during driving. But, initial
Transmission.
will be overheated resulting in
launch might be little bit slower than
damage.
Automatic Transmission.
At this time, a warning message
•
The dry-type clutch transfers torque
will appear on the LCD display
and provides a direct driving feeling
and you may feel a vibration.
which may feel different from a con-
ventional automatic transmission with
(Continued)
a torque converter. This may be more
noticeable when starting from a stop or
low vehicle speed.
•
When rapidly accelerating at low vehi-
cle speed, engine could rev at high rpm
depending on vehicle drive condition.
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(Continued)
(Continued)
(Continued)
•
If the clutch becomes overheated
At this time, a warning message
by excessive use of the clutch to
will appear on the LCD display
hold on a hill, you may notice a
and driving may not be smooth.
shudder feeling and a blinking
If you ignore this warning, the
display on the instrument cluster.
driving condition may become
When this occurs, the clutch is
worse. To return the normal driv-
disabled until the clutch cools to
ing condition, stop the vehicle
normal temperatures. If this
and apply the foot brake for a few
occurs, pull over to a safe loca-
minutes before driving off.
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tion, shift into P (Park) and apply
•
Gear shifts may be more notice-
the foot brake for a few minutes.
able than a conventional automat-
•
If the LCD warning is active, the
ic transmission. This is a normal
foot brake must be applied.
characteristic of this type of dual
•
Ignoring the warnings can lead to
clutch transmission.
damage to the transmission.
•
The overheated Dual clutch trans-
•
If the display continues to blink,
mission may change the gear
for your safety, we recommend
shifting characteristics, and illumi-
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that you contact an authorized
nate the warning message on the
Kia dealer.
LCD display under the conditions
•
Under certain conditions such as
(Continued)
that operation of the kickdown
repeated launch on steep grades,
mechanism is repetitively used.
the clutch in the transmission
•
Do not use the kickdown mecha-
could overheat. When the clutch
nism to return to the normal driv-
is overheated, the safe protection
ing condition. Also, temporarily
mode engages. If the safe protec-
stop the vehicle at a safe location,
tion mode engages, the gear posi-
when the warning message illu-
tion indicator on the cluster
minates on the LCD display.
blinks with a chime sound.
(Continued)
(Continued)
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N (Neutral)
(Continued)
WARNING
The wheels and transmission are not
• During the first 1,500 km (1,000
• Shifting into P (Park) while the
engaged.
miles), you may feel that the vehi-
vehicle is in motion may cause
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a
cle may not be smooth when
you to lose control of the vehicle.
stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop
accelerating at low speed. During
• After the vehicle has stopped,
with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park) if
this break-in period, the shift qual-
always make sure the shift lever
you need to leave your vehicle for any
ity and performance of your new
is in P (Park), apply the parking
reason.
vehicle is continuously optimized.
brake, and turn the engine off.
Always depress the brake pedal when
• Always come to a complete stop
• Do not use the P (Park) position
you are shifting from N
(Neutral) to
before shifting into D (Drive) or R
in place of the parking brake.
another gear.
(Reverse).
• Do not put the shift lever in N
(Neutral) while driving.
WARNING
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
Do not shift into gear unless your
backward.
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
Shifting into gear when the engine
displays the shift lever position when the
is running at high speed can cause
ignition switch is in the ON position.
CAUTION
the vehicle to move very rapidly.
Always come to a complete stop
You could lose control of the vehi-
P (Park)
before shifting into or out of R
cle and hit people or objects.
Always come to a complete stop before
(Reverse); you may damage the
shifting into P (Park).
transmission if you shift into R
To shift from P (Park), you must depress
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in
WARNING
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
motion.
Do not drive with the shift lever in N
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
(Neutral).
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before
The engine brake will not work and
turning the engine off.
lead to an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
4.Change the gear shift lever to
[N]
(Continued)
Follow below steps when parking and
(Neutral) while pressing the brake pedal
• After the ignition switch has
you want the vehicle to move when
and pushing [SHIFT LOCK RELEASE]
been turned off, the electronic
pushed.
button or inserting, pressing down a tool
parking brake cannot be dis-
(e.g. flathead screw-driver) into the
1. After parking your vehicle, depress the
engaged.
[SHIFT LOCK RELEASE] access hole
brake pedal and move the shift lever to
at the same time. Then, the vehicle will
• For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
[P] with the ignition button in [ON] or
move when external force is applied.
equipped vehicles with
[AUTO
while the engine is running.
HOLD] function used while driving,
2. If the parking brake is applied unlock
if the ignition button has been
the parking brake.
CAUTION
turned [OFF], the electronic park-
- For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
•
With the exception of parking in
ing brake will be engaged automat-
equipped vehicles, push the brake
neutral gear, always park the vehi-
ically.
pedal with the ignition button in [ON]
cle in
[P]
(Park) for safety and
Therefore, [AUTO HOLD] function
or while the engine is running to dis-
engage the parking brake.
should be turned off before the
engage the parking brake. If [AUTO
•
Before parking in
[N]
(Neutral)
ignition button is turned off.
HOLD] function is used while driving
gear, first make sure the parking
(If [AUTO HOLD] indicator is on in the
ground is level and flat. Do not
cluster), press [AUTO HOLD] switch
D (Drive)
park in [N] gear on any slopes or
and [AUTO HOLD] function should be
This is the normal driving position. The
gradients.
turn off.
transmission will automatically shift
If parked and left in [N], the vehi-
3. While pressing the brake pedal, turn
through a 7 (or 6) gear sequence, pro-
cle may move and cause serious
the ignition button [OFF].
damage and injury.
viding the best fuel economy and power.
- For smart key equipped vehicles, the
For extra power when passing another
(Continued)
ignition switch can be moved to [OFF]
vehicle or driving uphill depress the
only when the shift lever is in [P].
accelerator pedal further until you feel the
transmission downshift to a lower gear.
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✽ NOTICE
•
Only the 7 (or 6) forward gears can be
+ (UP)
selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.
- (DOWN)
•
Downshifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-
cally selected.
•
When the engine rpm approaches the
Sports
red zone the transmission will upshift
mode
automatically.
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•
If the driver presses the lever to + (Up)
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Sports mode
or - (Down) position, the transmission
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
may not make the requested gear
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
The paddle shifter is available when the
change if the next gear is outside of
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or
the allowable engine rpm range. The
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
the sports mode.
driver must execute upshifts in accor-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
dance with road conditions, taking
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
care to keep the engine rpms below
lever back into the main gate.
the red zone.
In Sports Mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
select the desired range of gears for the
current driving conditions.
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D position
Shift lock system (if equipped)
The paddle shifter will operate when the
For your safety, the Dual clutch transmis-
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
sion has a shift lock system which pre-
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
vents shifting the transaxle from P (Park)
shift up or down one gear and the system
or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless
changes from automatic mode to manual
the brake pedal is depressed.
mode.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
When the vehicle speed is lower than
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
10km/h, if you depress the accelerator
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
shift the shift lever from D
(Drive) to
switch to the ON position.
sports mode and shift it from sports
3. Move the shift lever.
mode to D (Drive) again, the system
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If
the brake pedal is repeatedly
changes from manual mode to automatic
Shift-lock override
depressed and released with the shift
mode.
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
With the shift lever in the sports mode
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
This is a normal condition.
depressed, continue depressing the
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
brake, then do the following:
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
1. Press the shift-lock release button.
✽ NOTICE
pedal before and while shifting out
2. Move the shift lever.
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
3. We recommend that the system be
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
at the same time, you cannot shift the
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
er position to avoid inadvertent
gear.
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Driving your vehicle
Ignition key interlock system
Good driving practices
•
Always use the parking brake. Do not
(if equipped)
depend on placing the transaxle in P
•
Never move the shift lever from P
The ignition key cannot be removed
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
tion with the accelerator pedal
position.
depressed.
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
•
Never move the shift lever into P (Park)
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
when the vehicle is in motion.
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
•
Be sure the car is completely stopped
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
before you attempt to shift into R
and the vehicle to go out of control.
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
•
Never take the car out of gear and
economy is obtained by smoothly
coast down a hill. This may be
depressing and releasing the accelera-
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
tor pedal.
car in gear when moving.
•
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
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Driving your vehicle
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
WARNING
WARNING
ing start
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
cantly more likely to be seriously
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the
injured or killed than a properly
moving it forward and backward. Do
appropriate gear depending on load
belted occupant.
not attempt this procedure if people
weight and steepness of the grade, and
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
or objects are anywhere near the
release the parking brake. Depress the
ing or turning.
vehicle. During the rocking opera-
accelerator gradually while releasing the
tion the vehicle may suddenly move
service brakes.
•
Do not make quick steering
forward of backward as it becomes
wheel movements, such as sharp
unstuck, causing injury or damage
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
to nearby people or objects.
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
•
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
its.
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