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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Smart Cruise Control malfunction
A: Check Smart Cruise Control System
When Smart Cruise Control is not working
properly, a warning message will
appear, and the ( ) warning light
will
appear on the cluster. Have Smart
Cruise Control be inspected by a professional
workshop. Have Smart Cr
If the Driver position memory system
does not work properly, initialize the system
as follows.
How to initialize:
Stop the vehicle and open the driver's
door with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position and the vehicle shifted to
P (Park).
Pull the d