Steering wheel paddle switch
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The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D or Sport mode position.
With the shift lever in D
The paddle shifters operate when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h.
Pull the paddle shifter [+] or [-] once to shift up or down one gear. The system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is below 10 km/h, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds, or when you move the shift lever from D (Drive) to Sport mode and back from Sport mode to D (Drive), the system will change from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in Sport mode
Pull the paddle shifter [+] or [-] once to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If you pull both the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you will not be able to shift gears.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Carens RP quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.