Kia Stinger: Automatic transmission / Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transmission
in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing
and releasing the accelerator pedal.
✽ NOTICE - Kickdown Mechanism
Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission will shift to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, release
the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Depress the accelerator
gradually while releasing the brake pedal.
The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few shif ...
Launch Control Operation
When using Launch Control, a driver should always make sure that the engine’s
cooling water is warmed up and reaches a recommended temperature.
To operate ESC Off s ...
Other information:
■ Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■ High mounted stop lamp
■ License plate lamp
(1) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(2) Stop lamp (LED type)
(3) Back-up lamp (bulb type)
(4) Rear turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(5) Side marker (LED type)
(6) Rear t ...
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb except
LED lamp or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb. For more information ...