Kia niro hybrid 2021, Features & Functions Manual, Page: 50 / 66

CENTER PANEL
CEN
TER
PA
N
EL
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic
®
Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N:
Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D:
Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
[–]:
Manual Sport Mode Downshift
Manual Sport Mode:
To enter Manual Sport Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate.
When in Manual Sport Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will
automatically shift gears. To shift while in Manual Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift. See page 10 for more information on the Drive Modes.
MANUAL SPORT
ECO
SPORT
Dual Clutch Transmission
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides
the ease of a fully automatic transmission.
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
– To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used
or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position. If the vehicle is held stationary by applying
the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
– Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and
transmission
– A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration
maneuvers
– If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light ,
will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull
over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional
information.
REMINDER: When in
Manual mode, pulling
the left and right paddle
shifters at the same time
will NOT shift gears.
Paddle Shifters *
Paddle Shifters are operable
when the shift lever is moved
into the left gate of the D
position (manual sport mode).
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or
[-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear.
Refer to the inside front cover for
more information on QR codes.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Sportmatic
®
Shifting
Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s
Manual for additional information
*IF EQUIPPED
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