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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEReverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†4
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up The Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object behind the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When engaged, Reverse PDW is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if an object is detected within the sensing area to the rear and side of the vehicle when backing up When the ignition is ON, the system is activated, while the vehicle is in Reverse
The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Check sur roundings for your safety.
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†4
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the Infotainment System screen while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
1 Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position
2 Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
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While Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
When enabled, Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/ or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)

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(Located left of steering wheel)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†6
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible Press ESC button A to turn ESC on or off
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star t-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever ESC is active
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is on or off but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights on, press button B (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on the audio head unit screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
REMINDERS:
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunctions, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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Engine Start/Stop Button*†7
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal and/or clutch pedal*
2
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while the gear shift is in Park (or while in Neutral for Manual Gear Shift)
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, the Smart Key fob must be in the vehicle
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, you can still star t the engine by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton with the Lock-but ton end of the Smar t Key The Smar t Key must contact the Engine Star t/Stop but ton directly, at a right angle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
To use electrical accessories:ACC position
– When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once A
ON position
– When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton again
– When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton t wice
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
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Engine Start/Stop Button& Smart Key Video
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Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)*
To operate:
•Rotate switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams on
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and head-lights will turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is on and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
• Headlights are on
• Parking brake is applied
• Engine is turned off
• Switch is in the DRL OFF position
AUTOAuto Light / DRL* / High Beam Assist*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
OFF
OFFAUTO
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights on/off
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3-7 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal One-Touch Lane Change Signal is located in
some models in the audio head unit -> Vehicles Settings -> Lights Menu
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 8
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Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call and to mute the audio system speakers, or to pause Bluetooth® streaming media
B
Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system Press and hold to exit voice recognition Kia Connect with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect Voice Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations
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Receive/Place/End Call button: Press to receive/place/end calls, reject an incoming call or cancel a function If no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
D Custom Button (Steering Wheel): Press and hold to set the button to bring up certain menus on the infotainment/audio system screen Press briefly to go that menu
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA Refer to your Owner ’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user ’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick Star t Guide
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, waiting for the system BEEP before speaking the command
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel controls:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or Dial {number}
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
(Type B)
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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•The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 8 (continued)
Voice Recognition* and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C - Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through the FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 8/Media modes Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to turn power off Press and hold to go to Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode (Kia Connect with Navigation)
F
Seek/Preset button: Radio Mode (FM/AM/SiriusXM®*†1 8) - Press to advance through the Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode - Press to move track forward/back Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
G Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute button: Press to mute all audio (in some Media modes the media pauses when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Audio Controls†1 8
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Voice RecognitionTips Video
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Kia Connect Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with Kia Connect only)
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a Press SETUP key b Press Kia Connect icon c Press Activate
2 Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 Enter smartphone number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification codeb Open the link in your text message or email A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e : If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates
c Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code ” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store After installing the app, log in and enjoy
(But tons on overhead console*; In some models, the but tons are located in the Rear View Mirror)
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Kia Access App Video
Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (non-navigation systems) - Press to activate phone projection with Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® (smartphone must be connected via wireless or USB cable — see previous page for availability and setup)
Roadside Assist†1 4 C – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Assistance Video
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REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror
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Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System, then General Press the onscreen Date/Time button to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Digital Clock (Navigation System)*
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets* & USB Charger Ports*
Multimedia USB Port* A
Use the Multimedia USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones
Power Outlets* B
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
USB Charger Ports* C
Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Port
REMINDERS: •
Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time, with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine off) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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Use only the charging cables that your device manufacturer supplied Third par t y cables may cause damage to your device
For more information on the Multimedia USB Por t, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por ts, refer to section 4 in the Owner's Manual
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
(Por ts and power outlets are located on lower par t of Center Panel in front of gear shift and also in the back of the center console; power por ts may be configured differently on your vehicle)
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access the manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time off in the Clock Set tings
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•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the off position
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The USB data por t (Multimedia USB por t) is located next to the Power Outlets The USB Charger Por ts do not suppor t data transfer
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The Multimedia USB Por t in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts throughout the vehicle
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Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
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Automatic Climate Control*
Driver or dual temperature control knob
Automatic climate control but ton
System OFF button
Front windshield defroster but tonRear windshield defroster but tonMode selection but tonRecirculated air but tonFan speed control but ton
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Passenger temperature control knob
Sync temperature control mode but ton
Air conditioning ON/OFF but ton
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Temperature to hot
2
Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to highest position
2 Set Temperature to highest position
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes:
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection buttons:
Auto Defogging System:
Auto Defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set on by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds, when the ignition is on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the
Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation – The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Rotate Passenger Temperature knob to select Dual Temperature Control Operation
REMINDERS: •
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
Bi-LevelFloor/Defrost-LevelFace-LevelFloor-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†3 Shifting* (Manual Mode)
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual Mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Paddle Shifters Video
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Driving Experience Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton Bto move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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