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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Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on
Trans cooled. Resume driving
When driving on muddy and sandy
roads under the severe condition, the
transmission could be overheated.
When the transmission is overheated,
the safe protection mode engages
and the "Transmission Ho
Components and Components
Location
Components
Headrest
Headrest guide
Tether anchor garnish
Upper bezel
Rear seat back pad
Latch cover
Rear seat back cover
Armrest board
Rear armrest
Rear seat back frame
Rear seat cushion cover
Rear seat cushion warmer
Rear seat