• The Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) can be thought of as an automatically shifting manual transmission. It gives the driving feel of a Manual Transmission/Automated Manual Transmission.

• When D (Drive) is selected, the transmission will automatically shift through the gears similar to a conventional automatic transmission. Unlike a traditional Automatic Transmission, the gear shifting can sometimes be felt and heard as the actuators engage the clutches and the gears are selected. When the gear is shifting, you may sometimes hear operating noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with your transmission.

• The Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) adopts a dry-type single clutch, which is different from the torque converter of the Automatic Transmission. It shows better acceleration performance and increased fuel efficiency whilst driving but initial launch might be little bit slower than the Automatic Transmission.

• As a result, gear shifts are sometimes more noticeable than a conventional Automatic Transmission and a light vibration during launching can be felt as the transmission speed is matched with the engine speed. This is a normal condition of the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).

• The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides a direct drive feeling which may feel different from a conventional Automatic Transmission with a torque converter. This may be more noticeable when launching the vehicle from a stop or when travelling at low, stop-and-go vehicle speeds.

• When rapidly accelerating at a low vehicle speed, the engine rpm may increase highly depending on the vehicle’s driving condition.

• For a smooth launch uphill, depress the accelerator pedal smoothly depending on the current conditions.

• If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at low vehicle speed, you may feel engine braking, which is similar to Manual Transmission.

• When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as the system goes through a self-test. This is a normal sound for the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).

• During the first 1,500 km (1,000 miles), you may feel that the vehicle may not be smooth when accelerating at low speed. During this break-in period, the shift quality and performance of your new vehicle is continuously optimized.

NOTICE

Creeping function

The Creeping function helps the vehicle to start smoothly. If you take your foot off the brake pedal when the shift lever is either in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral) position, the vehicle will start slowly without depressing the accelerator pedal. To disable the function, depress the brake pedal or pull up the parking brake lever.The creeping function will not operate when:

• The parking brake lever is engaged with the shift lever in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral) position

Read and follow the instruction label attached on the driver side’s sunvisor before driving the vehicle

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position, then set the parking brake, and place the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.

• Do not use engine braking (shifting from a high gear to lower gear) rapidly on slippery roads.The vehicle may slip causing an accident.

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.

WARNING

• After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.

• Do not use the N (Neutral) position in place of the parking brake.

The engine cannot be started unless the shift lever is N (Neutral) position and brake pedal is depressed.

This warning light indicates that the clutch is overheat. It appears for a whilst when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is turned ON. The indicator light illuminates when the Clutch’s estimated temperature rises up to limited value.

NOTICE

The AMT warning lamp may come on when clutch slip occurs excessively due to repeated stop-and-go driving on steep grades and when Hill Hold is maintained for a long time. In order to prevent warning lamp ON, use the brake during low speed driving on hill or when stopping the vehicle on an Uphill slope.

• If the vehicle is held on a hill by using only the accelerator pedal or by creeping with brake pedal disengaged, the clutch may overheat which can result in damage. At this time, a warning lamp will appear on the cluster.

• If the warning lamp is active, the foot brake must be applied.

• Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the clutch and transmission.

Driving up hills or on steep grades:

• To hold the vehicle on an incline use the foot brake or the parking brake.

• When in stop-and-go traffic on an incline, keep some distance ahead before moving the vehicle forward.Then hold the vehicle on the incline with the foot brake.

• If the vehicle is held on a hill by applying the accelerator pedal or by creeping with brake pedal disengaged, the clutch and transmission may overheat which can result in damage. At this time, a warning message will appear on the LCD display.

• If the LCD warning is active, the foot brake must be applied.

• Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the transmission

• Under certain conditions, such as repeated stop-and-go launches on steep grades, sudden take off or acceleration, or other harsh driving conditions, the transmission clutch temperatures will increase excessively.

• When the clutch temperature is high , the safe protection mode engages and the gear position indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime. At this time, “Transmission temperature is high! Stop safely” warning message will appear on the LCD display and driving may not be smooth.

• After first warning, clutch temperature is increased continuously, then warning sound and shift indicator blinks continuously.(second warning)

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes and allow the clutch to cool for a few minutes with engine on.

• If you ignore this warning, the driving condition may become worse. You may experience abrupt shifts, jerkiness. To return to the normal driving condition, Stop the vehicle and apply the foot brake. Then allow the transmission to cool for a few minutes with engine on.

WARNING

On an uphill road, never hold the vehicle at a stop using only the accelerator pedal or the creeping mode. This may cause clutch overheating and excessive damage, resulting in the reduction of the clutch’s life cycle.

• If the vehicle continues to be driven and the clutch temperatures reach the maximum temperature limit, the “Transmission hot! Park with engine On” warning will be displayed.

• The warning will display a time to wait for the transmission to cool.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes and shift the vehicle to N (Neutral), and allow the transmission to cool.

• When the message “Transmission cooled down. Resume driving” appears you can continue to drive your vehicle.

• When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.If any of the warning messages in the LCD display continue to blink, for your safety, have the system checked by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.