LCD display messages

Display messages for SBW type

Message

Content

Shifting conditions not met. Reduce speed, then shift

  • When driving speed is too fast to shift the gear.

  • When the gear is shifted while the vehicle is in Utility mode.

Press brake pedal to change gear

  • When the brake pedal is not depressed while shifting the gear.

Shift to P after stopping

  • When the gear is shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is moving.

Gear already selected

  • When the selected gear position is selected again.

PARK malfunction. Engage parking brake when parking vehicle

  • When there is a problem with function engaging P (Park).

Check P button

  • When there is problem with the P button.

Check shifter dial

  • When there is problem with the shift lever.

Rotary shifter stuck

  • When the shift lever is continuously stuck or there is problem with the shift lever.

Shift button held down

  • When the shift button is stuck.

Warning messages for automatic transmission

Message

Content

Steep grade! Press brake pedal

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 instrument cluster.

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

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

Transmission temp. is high! Stop safely.

  • 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 temperatures will increase excessively. Finally the transmission could be overheated.

  • When the transmission is overheated, the safe protection mode engages and the gear position indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime. At this time, the warning message will appear on the instrument cluster and driving may not be smooth.

  • If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes and shift 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.

  • When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.

Transmission Hot! Park with engine on

  • If the vehicle continues to be driven and the transmission temperatures reach the maximum temperature limit, the warning will be displayed. When this occurs the transmission is disabled until the transmission cools to normal temperatures.

  • 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 to P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool.

  • When the message appears you can continue to drive your vehicle.

  • When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.

Transmission cooling. Park for 00 min.

Trans cooled. Resume driving.

CAUTION

If any of the warning messages in the instrument cluster continue to blink, for your safety, We recommend have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.