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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Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning switch
connector (A) from under the steering column.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals.
3. If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.
Removal
1. Disconnect the nega
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (if equipped)
Left side
Right side
Blind-Spot View Monitor displays the
rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the
cluster when the turn signal is turned on
to help safely change lanes.
Detecting sensor
SVM-side vie