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Driving your vehicle Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow below steps when parking and
you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.
1. After parking your vehicle, step on the
brake pedal and move the shift lever
to P with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in ON or
whilst the engine is running.
2. If the parking brake is applied unlock
the parking brake.
3. Whilst pressing the brake pedal, turn
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button OFF.
僅 For smart key equipped vehicles,
the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button can be moved
to OFF only when the shift lever is
in P.
4. Remove the shift lever boots from the
console by using a plastic trim tool.
5. After removing the boots, press and
hold the button on the left front side
with a pointed tool and change it to
the N (Neutral) position.
If the shift lever does not move even
after performing this procedure, have
the system inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
僅 With the exception of parking in neu
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tral gear, always park the vehicle in P
(Park) for safety and engage the park
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ing brake.
僅 Before parking in N (Neutral) gear,
first make sure the parking ground is
level and flat. Do not park in N gear on
any slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in N, the vehicle
may move and cause serious damage
and injury.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 7 gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill depress the
accelerator pedal further until you feel
the transmission downshift to a lower
gear.
To stop the vehicle during driving,
please press brake pedal fully to prevent
unintended movement.
Sports mode (if equipped)
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return
to D (Drive) range operation, push the
shift lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you
to make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to
a Manual Transmission, the sports mode
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