A: Transmission Hot! Park with engine on

B: Vehicle Power limited due to high transmission temperature

C: Trans cooled. Resume driving

• When the transmission is overheated, the safe protection mode engages and the "Transmission Hot! Park with engine on" warning message will appear on the LCD display with a chime.

  • When driving on muddy and sandy roads under the severe condition, the transmission could be overheated.

  • If this occurs, 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.

  • If you ignore this warning, the driving condition may become worse. You may experience abrupt shifts, frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return to the normal driving condition, stop the vehicle and apply the foot brake or shift into P (Park). Then allow the transmission to cool for a few minutes with engine on, before driving off.

• If you continue to drive with overheated transmission, the above warning message is displayed and self-protection mode restricts the power output of the vehicle.

  • Move the vehicle to a safe location and shift the gear to P (Park), and stop the vehicle with the engine on. Wait until the transmission is sufficiently cooled down.

  • If the above message is continuously displayed, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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