Automatic Transmission (AT)

The automatic transmission has 6 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The transmission selects the individual speeds automatically depending on the balance between the fuel economy and the power.

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  • Select the gear position by turning the shift lever.

    For your safety, always engage the brake pedal while shifting to another gear.

  • Press P button to shift to P (Park).

Automatic transmission operation

For smooth operation, engage the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

TIP

The first few automatic gear shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt if the battery has been disconnected. This is normal, and the shifting sequence adjusts after the TCM (Transmission Control Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control Module) cycles through the gear shifts a few times.

WARNING

  • Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting the gear to D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

  • Before exiting, always make sure to shift to P (Park), fully apply the parking brake, and start the vehicle from the OFF position. The vehicle may move suddenly and unexpectedly if you do not take these precautions.

  • In manual shift mode, use caution when shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear on slippery roads. This could cause the tires to slip, which may result in an accident.

NOTE

  • To avoid damaging your transmission, do not accelerate while in R (Reverse) or in any forward gear position with the brakes engaged.

  • Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) to D (Drive) or R (Reverse) when the engine is above idle speed.

  • When stopped on an incline, do not use engine power to keep your vehicle stationary. Use the service brake or the parking brake.

  • Do not rely on the transmission to keep your vehicle parked on an incline. Use the parking brake.

TIP

If there is a transmission failure, the gear position indicator on the instrument cluster blinks, and your vehicle may not move. If this happens, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.