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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) (if equipped)

Shift lever type

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.

Press the unlock button when shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted freely.

The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on speed, accelerate pedal position. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.

  • P (Park)

  • R (Reverse)

  • N (Neutral)

  • D (Drive)

Operation

  • Depress the brake pedal and shift the lever.

CAUTION

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

Manual mode

Operation

  1. Push the shift lever from D (Drive) position into the manual gate.

    • Up (+): Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.

    • Down (-): Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.

  2. Push the shift lever back into D (Drive) position to return to automatic mode.

Shift lock

Shift lock prevents shifting from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Operation

  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Turn the vehicle to the ON position.

  3. Move the shift lever.

NOTICE

If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park), a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.

Overriding shift lock

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

Operation

  1. Continue depressing the brake.

  2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF position.

  3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  4. Carefully remove the shift knob boot.

  5. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver) into the access hole and press down on the tool.

  6. Move the shift lever.

  7. Remove the tool from the shift lock override access hole then install the knob boot.

    Insert a screwdriver into the access hole and press down on the screwdriver.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • Shift to N (Neutral) does no work within 3 minutes.

    • Carefully remove the shift knob boot.

    • Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver) into the access hole and press down on the tool.

    • Move the shift lever.

Have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Parking in N (Neutral) gear

Follow the steps below when the vehicle needs to be pushed while parking.

Operation

  1. Park your vehicle.

  2. Depress the brake pedal.

  3. Shift to P (Park) with the vehicle in ON position, or while the engine is running.

  4. If the parking brake is applied, disengage the parking brake.

  5. While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.

    If equipped with smart key, the vehicle can be moved to OFF position only when the transmission in P (Park).

  6. Carefully remove the shift knob boot.

  7. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver) into the access hole and press down on the tool.

  8. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

  9. Remove the tool from the shift lock override access hole then install the knob boot.

    Insert a screwdriver into the access hole and press down on the screwdriver.

CAUTION

  • With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always park the vehicle in P (Park) for safety and engage the parking brake.

  • Before parking in N (Neutral), first make sure the parking ground is leveled and flat. Do not park in N (Neutral) on any slopes or gradients. If parked and left in N (Neutral), the vehicle may move and cause serious damage and injury.