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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Fuel filler door
The vehicle's fuel filler door must be
opened and closed by hand from outside
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler door
To unlock fuel filler door:
Press the unlock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver's door
There are various features inside the
vehicle for the convenience of the occupants.
Cup holder
Front
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups with hot
liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle
is in motion. If the hot