Kia Sportage: Automatic transaxle operation / Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D position or
the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6.2mph(10km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 6.2mph(10km/h), if you depress the accelerator
pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you shift the shift lever from D (Drive) to
manual mode and shift it from manual mode to D (Drive) again, the system changes
from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the manual mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift
the gear.
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Thi ...
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift the transaxle f ...
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2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance).
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Front fog lamp (Maintenance)
4. Wheel and tire
5. Outside rearview mirror
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Components
1. Front seat belt retractor
2. Height adjuster
3. Rear seat belt retractor [side]
4. Rear seat belt retractor [center]
5. Rear seat belt buckle [LH]
6. Rear seat belt buckle [RH]
7. Rear seat belt buckle [center]
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