Kia Forte (2024 year). Manual in english

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Infotainment system

can lead to unpleasant listening condi

tions which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio.

The following conditions are normal and
do not indicate radio trouble:
• Fading - As your vehicle moves away

from the radio station, the signal will
weaken and sound will begin to fade.
When this occurs, select another sta

tion with a stronger signal.

• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or

large obstructions between the trans

mitter and your radio can disturb the
signal causing static or fluttering
noises to occur. Reducing the treble
level may lessen this effect until the
disturbance clears.

• Station Swapping - As an FM signal

weakens, more powerful signal near
the same frequency may begin to
play. This is because your radio is
designed to lock onto the clearest sig

nal. If this occurs, select another sta

tion with a stronger signal.

• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig

nals being received from several
directions can cause distortion or flut

tering. This can be caused by a direct
and reflected signal from the same
station, or by signals from two sta

tions with close frequencies. If this
occurs, select another station until the
condition has passed.

Using a mobile phone or a two-
way radio

When a mobile phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio system. This does not mean that
something is wrong with the audio
equipment. Operate mobile devices as
far from the audio equipment as possi

ble.

When using a communication system
such as a mobile phone or a radio set
inside the vehicle, a separate external
antenna must be affixed. When a mobile
phone or radio set is used with only the
internal antenna, it may interfere with the
vehicle's electrical system and adversely
affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

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Declaration of Conformity

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Cell phone use
Do not use a mobile phone while driving.
Stop at a safe location to use a mobile
phone.

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Distracted driving
Driving while distracted can result in a
loss of vehicle control that may lead to an
accident, severe bodily injury, or death.
The driver's primary responsibility is in the
safe and legal operation of a vehicle. Any
use of handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems that take
the driver's eyes, attention, and focus
away from the safe operation of a vehicle
are not permissable by law.
These should never be used during the
operation of the vehicle.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec

tion against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or televi

sion reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the fol

lowing measures :
• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications
to this device not explicitly approved by
manufacturer could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions :

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ

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Declaration of Conformity

ing interference that may cause unde

sired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radi

ation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum 8 inches (20 cm)
between the radiator and your body.This
transmitter must not be collo

cated or

operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter unless authorized
to do so by the FCC.

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Before driving ................................................................................ 5-5

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Before entering vehicle ................................................................................. 5-
5

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Necessary inspections ................................................................................... 5-
5

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Before

starting................................................................................................... 5-

Key positions..................................................................................5-6

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Illuminated ignition switch ........................................................................... 5-6

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Ignition switch position .................................................................................. 5-
6

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Starting the engine.......................................................................................... 5-
8

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Stopping the engine........................................................................................ 5-
9

ENGINE START/STOP button ......................................................5-9

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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button.............................................
5-9

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ENGINE START/STOP button position ................................................... 5-9

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Starting the engine.........................................................................................5-

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Stopping the engine...................................................................................... 5-
13

Manual Transmission .................................................................. 5-14

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Manual Transmission operation .............................................................. 5-14

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Good driving practices ................................................................................ 5-
16

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)................................................ 5-17

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Dual Clutch Transmission operation ..................................................... 5-17

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DCT warning messages .............................................................................. 5-

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Paddle

shifter....................................................................................................5-

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Shift lock system ............................................................................................ 5-
22

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Ignition key interlock system .................................................................... 5-
23

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Good driving practices ................................................................................ 5-
23

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Brake system ............................................................................... 5-30

•

Power brakes .................................................................................................. 5-
30

•

Parking

brake

(Hand-type).........................................................................5-

•

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)................................................................ 5-
33

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AUTO HOLD .....................................................................................................5-36

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................................................5-38

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................... 5-
40

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Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................................................5-
42

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Vehicle stability management (VSM)....................................................5-

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Good braking

practices...............................................................................5-43
Drive mode integrated control system .................................... 5-45

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Drive mode .......................................................................................................5-45

Economical operation................................................................. 5-47

Special driving conditions ......................................................... 5-48

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Hazardous driving conditions ................................................................. 5-
48

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Rocking the vehicle ...................................................................................... 5-
48

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Smooth cornering ..........................................................................................5-
49

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Driving at night ...............................................................................................5-
49

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Driving in the rain ......................................................................................... 5-
50

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Driving in flooded areas............................................................................. 5-
50

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Driving off-road ............................................................................................. 5-
50

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Highway driving ..............................................................................................5-
51

Winter

driving ..............................................................................5-52

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Summer tires.................................................................................................... 5-
52
Snowy or icy conditions .............................................................................. 5-

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Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath...............................5-55

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Carry emergency equipment....................................................................5-55

•

Drive your vehicle when water vapor condenses and

accumulates inside the exhaust pipes ..................................................5-55

TRAILER TOW ING .......................................................................5-56

Vehicle load limit .........................................................................5-56

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Tire and loading information label .........................................................5-56

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Certification label ........................................................................................... 5-61

Vehicle weight .............................................................................5-62

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ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If you smell exhaust fumes
inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or
if you drive over something that strikes the under side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a haz

ardous practice. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to
start the engine and back the car out.

• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period, be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher
speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

If you must drive with the trunk lid open because you are carrying objects that make
this necessary:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the

fan at one of the higher speeds.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air
intakes located in front of the windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other
obstructions.

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Before driving

Before entering vehicle

• Be sure that all windows, outside mir

ror(s), and outside lights are clean.

• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign

of leaks.

• Be sure there are no obstacles behind

you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked at the recommended
intervals. Refer to "Maintenance ser

vices" on page 8-5 for further details.

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Driving while distracted can result in a
loss of vehicle control, that may lead to
an accident, severe personal injury, or
death. The driver's primary responsibility
is in the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle. Any use of handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle systems that
take the driver's eyes, attention, and
focus away from the safe operation of a
vehicle are not permissible by law. These
should never be used during the opera

tion of the vehicle.

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls

are easily reached.

• Adjust the inside and outside rearview

mirrors.

• Be sure that all lights work.

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Check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is turned to the
ON position.

• Release the parking brake and make

sure the brake warning light goes off.

For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip

ment.

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All passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving. Refer to
"Seat belts" on page 3-16 for more infor

mation on their proper use.

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Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, especially
children, before putting the car into D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).

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Driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs

Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one contrib

utor to the highway death toll each year.
Even a small amount of alcohol will affect
your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ

ence of

drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving drunk.

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Key positions

You are much more likely to have a seri

ous accident if you drink or take drugs
and drive.

If you are drinking or taking drugs,

don’t

drive. Do not ride with a driver who has
been drinking or taking drugs. Choose a
designated driver or call a cab.

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• When you intend to park or stop the

vehicle with the engine on, be careful
not to depress the accelerator pedal
for time. It may overheat the engine or
exhaust system and cause a fire.

• When you make a sudden stop or turn

the steering wheel rapidly, loose
objects may drop on the floor and
could interfere with the operation of the
foot pedals, possibly causing an
accident. Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.

• If you do not focus on driving, it may

cause an accident. Be careful when
operating what may disturb driving
such as audio or heater. It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
drive safely.

Key positions (if equipped)

Illuminated ignition switch (if
equipped)

Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience.

The light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will also go
off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed.

Ignition switch position

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

Type A

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Type B

LOCK (1)

The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.

ACC (Accessory) (2)

The steering wheel is unlocked, and
electrical accessories are operative.

NOTICE

If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.

ON (3)

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.

START (4)

Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine

will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this
position.

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Ignition switch

• Do not attach small purses, multiple

keys, or any other heavy accessories
to the driver's key chain used to start
the vehicle. This may cause the
inserted key to inadvertently change
the ignition position to the ACC posi

tion while the vehicle is moving,
increasing the risk of an accident and
deactivating several safety features.

• Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK

or ACC while the vehicle is will result
in loss of directional control and brak

ing function, which could cause an
accident.

• The anti-theft steering column lock (if

equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before exiting the car,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in 1st gear for Manual Trans

mission or P (Park) for Intelligent Vari

able Transmission, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau

tions are not taken.

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• Never reach for the ignition switch, or

any other controls through the steer

ing wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or arm in
this area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident, serious bodily
injury or death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the

driver’s seat as they may

move while driving, interfering with the
driver and leading to an accident.

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• Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if equipped).

• Do not start the vehicle with the accel

erator pedal depressed. The vehicle
can move and lead to an accident.

• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.

The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.

Starting the gasoline engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Manual Transmission - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the trans

mission into Neutral. Keep the clutch
and brake pedals depressed while
turning the ignition switch to the start
position.

Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelli

gent

Variable Transmission - Place the
transmission shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine when
the shift level is in the N (Neutral)
position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.

It should be started without depressing
the accelerator pedal.

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at a moderate engine
speed. (Rapid acceleration and decel

eration should be avoided.)

NOTICE

If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, turn the ignition key once more
to the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position.

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race the engine immediately

after starting. If the engine is cold, idle
for several seconds to sufficiently
lubricate so the turbocharger.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine for about 1 minute before turn

ing it off.

This idle time will allow the turbo

charger to cool.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the engine immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe dam

age to the engine or turbocharger.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and
road conditions permit, put the shift lever
in the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn the igni

tion switch to the START position to
restart the engine.

CAUTION

• Do not engage the starter for more

than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before reengaging the starter.
Improper use of the starter may dam

age it.

• Do not turn the ignition switch to the

START position with the engine run

ning. It may damage the starter.

Stopping the engine

Manual Transmission

1. Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped and keep the clutch pedal
and brake pedal depressed.

2. Shift the transmission into Neutral

while depressing the clutch pedal and
brake pedal.

3. Engage the parking brake while

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK

position and remove it.

ENGINE START/STOP button
(if equipped)

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button (if equipped)

Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
illumi

nate for your convenience. The

light will go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed. It will also go off
immedi

ately when the theft-alarm

system is armed.

ENGINE START/STOP button
position

OFF

With Manual Transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN
posi

tion) or vehicle power (ON position),

stop the vehicle then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.

With Dual Clutch Transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission

To turn off the engine (START/RUN
posi

tion) or vehicle power (ON position),

press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi

tion. When you press the ENGINE

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ENGINE START/STOP button

START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.

Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock

The steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the OFF position to protect against
theft. It locks when the door is opened.

If the steering wheel is not locked prop

erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem
persists, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the OFF position after the driver's door
is opened, the steering wheel will not lock
and the warning chime will sound. In
such a situation, close the door. Then the
steering wheel will lock and the warning
chime will stop.

NOTICE

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton will not work. Press the ENGINE

START/STOP button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension.

NOTICE

You are can turn off the engine (START/
RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when
the vehicle is not in motion.

CAUTION

In an emergency when the vehicle is in
motion, you can turn the engine off and
change to the ACC position by pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button for
more than 2 seconds or 3 times succes

sively within 3 seconds.

If the vehicle is still moving, to restart the
vehicle:
• Manual Transmission - Press the

ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in neutral and clutch
pedal depressed.

• Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent

Variable Transmission - Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
when vehicle speed is 3 mph or over.

ACC (Accessory)

With Manual Transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the clutch
pedal.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

With Dual Clutch Transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.

The steering wheel unlocks and electri

cal accessories are operational.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the function turns off automatically
to prevent battery discharge.

With Manual Transmission

Press

the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button when the button is in the ACC
position without depressing the clutch
pedal.

With Dual Clutch Transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission

Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge.

START/RUN

With Manual Transmission

To start the engine, depress the clutch
and brake pedals, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.

With Dual Clutch Transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission

To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.

NOTICE

If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the clutch
pedal for Manual Transmission vehicles
or without depressing the brake pedal for
Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent
Variable Transmission vehicles, the
engine will not start and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes as
follow:

OFF

→ ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

NOTICE

If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON
position for a long time, the battery will
discharge.

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• Never press the ENGINE

START/STOP button while the vehicle
is in motion. This will result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.

• The anti-theft steering column lock (if

equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before exiting the car,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau

tions are not taken.

• Never reach for the ENGINE

START/ STOP button or any other
controls

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ENGINE START/STOP button

through the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence of
your hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an acci

dent, serious bodily injury or death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver's seat as they may
move while driving, interfere with the
driver and lead to an accident.

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• Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake, accelerator and clutch pedal.

• Do not start the vehicle with the accel

erator pedal depressed. The vehicle
can move and lead to an accident.

• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.

The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.

Starting the gasoline engine

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside

the vehicle.

2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

3. Manual Transmission - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the trans

mission into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while starting the engine.

Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelli

gent

Variable Transmission - Place the
transmission shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton.

It should be started without depress

ing the accelerator pedal.

5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Rapid acceleration and
deceleration should be avoided.)

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race the engine immediately

after starting.

If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds to sufficiently lubricate the
turbocharger.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine for about 1 minute before turn

ing it off. This idle time will allow the
turbocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off.

CAUTION

Do not turn the engine off immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe dam

age to the engine or turbocharger.

Starting the engine with smart
key

• If the smart key is in the vehicle, but is

far away from you, the engine may not
start.

• When the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton is in any position other than

OFF, and any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the

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cator will blink or the warning "Key is
not in vehicle" will illuminate on the
LCD display. If all doors are closed, the
chime will sound for 5 seconds. The
indicator or warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have the
smart key with you.

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The engine will start only when the smart
key is in the vehicle. Never allow children
or any person who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related parts.

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in
motion, do not move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position. If the traffic and road
conditions permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to restart
the engine.

NOTICE

• If the battery is weak or the smart key

does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the smart
key. The side with the lock button

should contact the ENGINE START/
STOP button directly. The smart key
should contact the button at a right
angle.

• If the stop lamp fuse is blown, you

can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. Always
depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal (if equipped) before starting the
engine.

CAUTION

• Do not press the ENGINE START/

STOP button for more than 10 sec

onds except when the stop lamp fuse
is blown.

• Do not turn the ignition switch to the

START position with the engine run

ning.

It may damage the starter.

Stopping the engine

Manual Transmission

1. Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped and keep the clutch and
brake pedals depressed.

2. Shift the transmission into N (Neutral)

while depressing the clutch and brake
pedal.

3. Engage the parking brake while

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK

position and remove it.

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Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission (if
equipped)

Manual Transmission operation

The shift lever can be moved with

out pushing the button (1).

The button (1) should be pressed

when moving the shift lever into R
(Reverse).

The Manual Transmission has 6 forward
gears.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transmission is fully syn

chronized in all forward gears so shifting
to either a higher or a lower gear is eas

ily accomplished.

Depress the clutch pedal fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.

If your vehicle is equipped with an igni

tion lock switch, the engine will not with

out depressing the clutch pedal (If
equipped).

The shift lever must be returned to the N
(Neutral) position before shifting into R
(Reverse).

Push the button located immediately
below the shift knob and pull the gear

shift lever to the left sufficiently, and then
shift into R (Reverse) gear position.

Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

CAUTION

• When downshifting from fifth to fourth

gear, caution should be taken not to
inadvertently press the shift lever
sideways in such a manner that the
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the point
that the tachometer will enter the red
zone. Such over-revving of the engine
and transmission may cause engine
damage.

• Do not downshift more than 2 gears

or downshift the gear when the
engine is running at high speed
(5,000 RPM or higher). Such down

shifting may damage the engine,
clutch and transmission.

• In cold weather, shifting may be diffi

cult until the transmission lubricant is
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transmission.

• If you come to a complete stop and

it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Reverse),
leave the shift lever at N (Neutral)
position and release the clutch.
Depress the clutch pedal, and then
shift into 1st or R (Reverse) gear posi

tion.

CAUTION

• To avoid premature clutch wear and

damage, do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal.

Don’t use

the clutch to hold the vehicle stopped
on an uphill grade, while waiting for a
traffic light, etc.

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Driving your vehicle

Manual Transmission

• Do not use the shift lever as a han

drest during driving. This can result in
premature wear of the transmission
shift forks.

• To prevent possible damage to the

clutch system, do not start in 2nd gear
except if starting on a slippery road.

• Do not overload the vehicle. Driving

with the vehicle overloaded could
cause abnormal friction heat to the
clutch disc and damage the clutch
cover and disc.

W ARNING

• Before exiting the car, always set the

parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Make sure the transmis

sion is shifted into 1st gear when the
vehicle is parked on a level or uphill
grade, or shifted into R (Reverse) on a
downhill grade. Unexpected and sud

den vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed.

• Do not shift from a high gear to lower

gear rapidly on slippery roads.

The vehicle may slip causing an acci

dent.

Using the clutch

The clutch should be depressed fully
before shifting, then released slowly. The
clutch pedal should always be fully
released while driving. Do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
This can cause unnecessary wear. Do
not partially engage the clutch to hold
the vehicle on an incline. This causes
unnecessary wear. Use the foot brake or
parking brake. Do not operate the clutch
pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

CAUTION

When operating the clutch pedal,
depress the clutch pedal down fully. If
you

don’t, the clutch may be damaged

or noise may occur.

W ARNING

Using the clutch
Depress the clutch pedal as far as possi

ble. Be aware not to apply the pedal
again before it returns to the normal
position. If the pedal is repeatedly
depressed before returning to its normal
position, the clutch system might be
damaged. Do not overload the vehi

cle.Starting or driving a vehicle in this sit

uation generates frictional heat to the
clutch disc which might cause damage
to the clutch cover and disc. When start

ing the vehicle or driving in R (Reverse),
releasing the clutch pedal too soon after
shifting the lever might turn off the engine
and lead to an accident.

Downshifting

When you must slowdown in heavy traf

fic or while driving up steep hills, down

shift before the engine starts to labor.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you need to increase your speed.
When the vehicle is traveling down steep
hills, downshifting helps maintain safe
speed and prolongs brake life.

Driving your vehicle

Manual Transmission

Good driving practices

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
gear.

• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause

them to overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long hill,
shift to a lower gear. It will help slow
down the vehicle.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.

• Slow down when you encounter cross

winds. This gives you much better
control of your vehicle.

• Be sure t o completely stop before

you attempt to shift into reverse. The
transmission can be damaged if you
do not.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe

cially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and loss of
control.

W ARNING

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu

pant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed limits.

Dual Clutch Transmission opera

tion

The DCT has 7 forward speeds and one
reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected auto

matically when the shift button is in the D
(Drive) position.
• The DCT an automatically shifting

manual transmission. It gives the driv

ing feel of a manual yettransmission
yet provides the ease of a fully auto

matic transmission.

• When D (Drive) is selected, the trans

mission will automatically shift
through the gears like a conventional

automatic transmission. Unlike a tra

ditional

automatic transmission, the
gear shifting can sometimes be felt
and heard as the actuators engage
the clutches and the gears are
selected.

• The DCT incorporates a dry-type dual

clutch mechanism, which allows for
better acceleration performance and
increased fuel efficiency. It differs from
a conventional automatic trans

mission because it does not incorpo

rate a torque converter. Instead, the
transition from one gear to the next is
managed by clutch slip, especially at
lower speeds.

As a result, shifts are sometimes more
noticeable, and a light vibration can be
felt as the transmission shaft speed is
matched with the engine shaft speed.
This is a normal condition of the DCT.
• The dry-type clutch transfers torque

more directly and provides a direct-
drive feeling which may differ from a

Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Dual Clutch Transmission
(DCT) (if equipped)

Depress the brake pedal and the

lock release button when shifting.

Press the lock release button when

shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted

freely.

* To move the shift lever from/to P (Park)

or between R (Reverse) and D (Drive),
you must depress the brake pedal.

W ARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
• ALWAYS check the surroundings

for people, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).

• Before exiting the car make sure the

shift lever is in P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, and place the igni

tion switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button in the LOCK/OFF position.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these precau

tions are not followed.

• Do not rapidly shift from a high gear to

lower gear on slippery roads. It may
cause an accident.

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Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

conventional automatic transmission.
This may be more noticeable when
moving the vehicle in stop-and-go
traffic.

• When rapidly accelerating from a

lower vehicle speed, the engine rpm
may increase dramatically as a result
of clutch slip as the DCT selects the
correct gear. This is a normal condi

tion.

• When accelerating from a stop on an

incline, depress the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid any
shudder or jerkiness.

• When traveling at a lower vehicle

speed, if you release the accelerator
pedal quickly, you may feel before the
transmission changes gears. This
engine braking feeling is like operat

ing a manual transmission at low
speed.

• When driving downhill, you may move

the gear shift button to Manual Shift
mode and downshift to a lower gear in
order to control your speed without
using the brake pedal excessively.

• When you turn the engine on and off,

you may hear clicking sounds as the
system goes through a self-test. This
a normal sound for the DCT.

• During the first 1,000 miles (1,500

km), the vehicle may not smoothly
accelerate at low speeds. During this
break-in period, the shift quality and
performance of your new vehicle is
continuously optimized.

W ARNING

Due to transmission failure, the vehicle
may not move, and the position indica

tor (D, R) will blink on the cluster. In this
case, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

DCT warning messages

This warning message is displayed when
vehicle is driving slowly on a grade and
the vehicle detects that the brake pedal
is not applied.

Steep grade

Driving up hills or on steep grades:
• To hold the vehicle on an incline, use

the foot brake or parking brake.

• When in stop-and-go traffic on an

incline, keep some distance ahead
before moving the vehicle forward.
Hold the vehicle on the incline with
the foot brake.

• If the vehicle is held on a hill by apply

ing the accelerator pedal or by creep

ing with brake pedal disengaged, the
clutch and transmission may overheat
which can result in damage. A warn

ing message will appear on the LCD
display.

• If the LCD warning appears, the foot

brake must be applied.

• Ignoring the warning can lead to dam

age to the transmission.

OMQ4050027L

• If the vehicle continues to be driven

and the clutch temperature reach the
maximum limit, the "Transmission Hot!
Park with engine on" warning will be
displayed. The clutches is disabled
until the clutch cools to a normal tem

perature.

Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Transmission high temperature

• Under certain conditions, such as

repeated stop-and-go moves on steep
grades, sudden acceleration, or other
harsh driving, the transmission clutch
temperatures can overheat.

• When the clutch is overheated, the

safe protection mode engages and the
gear position indicator on the
instrument cluster blinks with a chime.
The "Transmission temp. is high! Stop
safely" warning message will appear
on the LCD display and driving may
not be smooth.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca

tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply the brakes, shift the
vehicle to P (Park), and allow the
transmission to cool.

• If you ignore this warning, driving

conditions may worsen. You may
experience abrupt shifts, frequent
shifts, or jerkiness. To return to nor

mal driving conditions, stop the vehi

cle, apply the foot brake and shift into
P (Park).

Allow the transmission to cool for a
few minutes with the engine on
before driving.

• Drive the vehicle smoothly.

Transmission overheated

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OMQ4050023L

OMQ4050031L

OMQ4050032L

Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

• The warning will display a time to wait

for the transmission to cool.

• Pull over to a safe location, stop the

vehicle with the engine running, apply
the brakes and shift the vehicle to P
(Park), and allow the transmission to
cool.

• When the message "Trans cooled.

Resume driving." appears, you can
reume driving.

• When possible, drive the vehicle

smoothly.

If any of the warning messages in the
LCD display continue to blink, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).

To shift from P (Park), you must firmly
depress the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.

The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.

W ARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle

is in motion may cause you to lose
control.

• After the vehicle has stopped, always

make sure the shift lever is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you shift
into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.

W ARNING

Do not shift into gear unless your foot
firmly depressed on the brake pedal.
Shifting into gear when the engine is
running at high speed can cause the
vehicle to move very rapidly. You could
lose control of the vehicle and hit people
or objects.

W ARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).

The engine brake will not work and
could lead to an accident.

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.

Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

To stop the vehicle during driving, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent unin

tended movement.

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, manual mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return
to D (Drive) operation, push the shift
lever into the main gate.

In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you
to select the desired range of gears for
the current driving conditions.
• Up (+): Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

• Down (-): Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

• Only the 7 forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the vehi

cle, move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati

cally selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone, shift points vary to upshift
automatically.

• If the driver presses the lever to + (Up)

or - (Down) position, the transmission
may not engage the requested gear
change if the next gear is outside of
the allowable engine rpm range. The
driver must execute upshifts in accor

dance with road conditions, taking
care to keep the engine rpms below
the red zone.

Paddle shifter (if equipped)

The paddle shifter is available when the
shifter lever is the D (Drive) position or
the manual mode.

With the shift lever in the D posi

tion

The paddle shifter will operate when the
vehicle speed is more than 2 mph. Pull
the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear and the system
changes from automatic mode to man

ual mode. When the vehicle speed is
lower than 2 mph, if you depress the
accelerator pedal gently for more than 6
seconds. the system changes from man

ual mode to automatic mode. If you shift
the lever from D (Drive) to manual mode

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OBD051136

Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

and shift it from manual mode to D
(Drive) again or pull the [+] paddle shifter
for more than 1 second, the sys

tem will

also automatically change 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.

Shift lock system

For your safety, the Dual clutch trans

mission has a shift lock system which
prevents shifting the transmission from
P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chatter

ing noise & vibration near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal condi

tion.

W ARNING

Always fully depress the brake pedal
before and while shifting out of the P
(Park) position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could injure
persons in or around the vehicle.

Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, and then
do the following:

1. Remove the shift lever boots from the

console by using a plastic trim tool.

2. After removing the boots, press and

hold the button (1) 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 an authorized
Kia dealer.

CAUTION

• Be careful not to damage the cover

when removing the shift lever boots.

• Be sure that the vehicle is on flat level

ground when releasing the shift-lock.

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Driving your vehicle

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park), R (Reverse) or D (Drive)
when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the car is completely stopped

before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the car out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave
the car in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc

tion. When driving down a long hill,
slow down and shift to a lower gear.
When you do this, engine braking will
help slow the car.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transmission in
P (Park) to keep the car from moving.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe

cially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and you may
lose control.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the acceler

ator pedal.

W ARNING

• When driving uphill or downhill, always

shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or
shift to R (Reverse) for driving
backwards and check the gear
position indicated on the instrument
cluster before driving.

Driving in the opposite direction of the
selected gear can lead to a dangerous
situation by shutting off the engine
and affecting the braking perfor

mance.

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu

pant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed limits.

W ARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., you may attempt to rock
the vehicle free by moving it forward

Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

and backward. Do not attempt this pro

cedure if people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.

Intelligent Variable Transmis

sion (IVT) (if equipped)

The Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) automatically shifts depending on
speed, accelerator pedal position. The
individual speeds are selected automati

cally, depending on the position of the
shift lever.

Depress the brake pedal and the

lock release button when shifting.

Press the lock release button when

shifting.

The shift lever can be freely

shifted.

Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) operation

For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.

W ARNING

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
• Always check the surrounding areas

near your vehicle for people, espe

cially children, before shifting a car
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Before exiting the car, always en sure

the shift lever is in the P (Park) posi

tion, then set the parking brake fully

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Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

and shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement can
occur if these precautions are not fol

lowed.

• Do not shifting from a high gear to

lower gear rapidly on slippery roads.
It may cause an accident.

CAUTION

• To avoid damage to your transmis

sion, do not accelerate the engine in R
(Reverse) or any forward gear posi

tion with the brakes on.

• When stopped on an incline, do not

hold the vehicle stationary with
engine power. Use the service brake
or the parking brake.

• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)
when the engine is above idle speed.

IVT warning message

A warning message is displayed on the
LCD.

Transmission overheated

• When driving under severe conditions

such as repeated ssudden starts and
sudden acceleration, the transmis

sion may overheat, and a warning
sound and a waring message appears
on the instrument cluster.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca

tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply brakes, shift the gear
to P (Park), and allow the transmission
to cool.

• If the warning message continues to

appear, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer to prevent
unexpected accidents. Overheated
transmissions may lead to accidents.

Vehicle power limited

• If the transmission continues to over

heat and reaches its maximum tem

perature, the above warning message
appears. The vehicle will limit trans

mission power.

• Normal driving is restricted until the

transmission returns to a normal tem

perature. After moving the vehicle to a
safe place, shift the gear to P (Park)
with the engine running and wait sev

eral minutes until the warning on the
screen disappears.

• If the warning message continues to

appear, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer to prevent
unexpected accidents.

OMQ4050023L

OBD041618L

Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Transmission cooled

• When the message "Trans cooled.

Resume driving" appears you can
continue to drive your vehicle.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transmission and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.

W ARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle

is in motion will cause the drive wheels
to lock which will cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake. Always
make sure the shift lever is latched in
the P (Park) position and set the park

ing brake fully.

• Never leave a child unattended in a

vehicle.

CAUTION

The transmission may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion.

CAUTION

The RPM (revolution per minute) may
increase or decrease when performing
the Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) self-diagnosis.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you shift
into R while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Rocking the
vehicle" on page 5-48.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the park

ing brake or service brakes are applied.

W ARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).

The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.

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Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving posi

tion. The transmission will automatically
shift, providing the best fuel economy
and power.

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the trans

mission will automatically downshift to the
next lower gear.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, manual 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.

Manual mode manages the driving
dynamics by automatically adjusting the
steering effort, and the engine and
transmission control logic for enhanced
driver performance.

In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to

a manual transmission, the manual mode
allows gearshifts with the acceler

ator

pedal depressed.
• Up (+): Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

• Down (-): Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

• Only the 7 forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the vehi

cle, move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati

cally selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone shift points are varied to
upshift automatically.

• To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain gear

shifts when the shift lever is operated.

• When driving on a slippery road, push

the shift lever forward into the + (up)
position. This causes the transmission
to shift into the 2nd gear which is bet

ter for smooth driving on a slippery
road. Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.

• When manual mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to remain

raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelera

tor.

- Upshifts are delayed when acceler

ating.

• In manual mode, fuel efficiency may

decrease.

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Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Shift lock system

For your safety, the Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT) has a shift lock sys

tem which prevents shifting the trans

mission from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chatter

ing noise near the shift lever may be
heard. This is a normal condition.

W ARNING

Always fully depress the brake pedal
before and while shifting out of the P
(Park) position into another position to
avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in or around
the vehicle.

Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, and then
do the following:

1. Remove the shift lever boots from the

console by using a plastic trim tool.

2. After removing the boots, press and

hold the button (1) 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 an authorized
Kia dealer.

CAUTION

• Be careful not to damage the cover

when removing the shift lever boots.

• Be sure that the vehicle is in flat level

ground when releasing the shift-lock.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from 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 motion.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc

tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift
to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow down the
vehicle.

OBD051006

Driving your vehicle

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transmission in
P (Park) to keep the vehicle from
moving.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe

cially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the vehicle
to go out of control.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the acceler

ator pedal.

W ARNING

• When driving uphill or downhill,

always shift to D (Drive) for driving
forward or shift to R (Reverse) for
driving backwards, and check the
gear position indicated on the cluster
before driving.

Driving in the opposite direction of the
selected gear can lead to a dangerous
situation by shutting off the engine
and affecting the braking perfor

mance.

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu

pant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Losing control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed limits.

W ARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to
rock the vehicle free by moving it for

ward and backward. Do not attempt this
procedure if people or objects are any

where near the vehicle. During the rock

ing operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.

Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start

To move up a steep grade from a stand

ing start:

1. Depress the brake pedal, shift the

shift lever to D (Drive).

2. Select the appropriate gear depend

ing on load weight and steepness of
the grade and release the parking
brake.

3. Depress the accelerator gradually

while releasing the service brakes.

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