Manual mode (For Mechanical type)
2026 Kia Tasman automatic transmission manual mode operation image. The gear shift lever is highlighted in teal with a red arrow indicating movement from the D position to the left manual gate. Vertical red arrows show pushing forward to upshift (+) and pulling backward to downshift (-). Explains the function of switching to manual mode and manually changing gears.
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  • (+): UP

  • (-): DOWN

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.

NOTE

  • The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone.

  • Downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically 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 gearshifts when the gear is operated.

  • When driving on a slippery road, shift into the 2nd gear which is better for smooth driving on a slippery road.

  • Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

  • Do not put the shift lever in N (Neutral) while driving.

  • The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone.

  • Only the 7 forward gears can be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle, shift to R (Reverse) or P (Park) as required.

  • Downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected.

  • The fuel efficiency may decrease.

  • If the driver presses the lever to + (Up) or - (Down) position, the transmission may not make the requested gear change if the next gear is outside of the allowable engine rpm range.