Steering wheel paddle switch

The steering wheel shift paddles are available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or manual mode.

With the shift lever in D

The steering wheel shift paddles will operate when vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h.

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shift once to shift up or down one gear. The system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.

When vehicle speed is below 10 km/h, if the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than 5 seconds, or if you move the shift lever from D (Drive) to manual mode and then back from manual mode to D (Drive), the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.

With the shift lever in Sport mode

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shift once to shift up or down one gear.

✽ NOTICE

If the [+] and [-] paddle shifts are pulled at the same time, the gear change may not occur.

Releasing the Shift Lock

Enter

■ Type B

If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue to depress the brake pedal, then perform the following steps:

1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering the shift lock release access hole.
4. Insert a tool (such as a flat-blade screwdriver) into the access hole and press on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift lock release access hole, then install the cap.
7. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.