four wheel drive KIA SPORTAGE 2015 Features and Functions Guide

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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift
lever from D to left gate.
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up [+]
to Upshift or [–] to Downshift.



Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N
to R or from P to any gear

Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down .
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
4WD Transfer Mode
Press the 4WD Transfer Mode selector
button A to activate or deactivate 4WD
Lock mode .
4WD Lock Mode (Indicator is lit):
Activates 4WD for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy
and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction. 4WD Auto Mode (Indicator not lit; 4WD Lock is deactivated):
The vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the system determines that
there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically without driver intervention.
PP
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
(Located near shifter)


Sportmatic
® Shifting
Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
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information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/sl13/2015
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