Kia Stinger CK: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission

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Automatic transmission operation ➤

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.

Launch Control ➤

Starting the engine with a smart key

Automatic transmission operation

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Shift Lever

Components and components location Components 1. Manual control lever 2. Shift cable 3. Shift lever assembly 4. Knob Repair procedures Removal 1. Shift the gear to "N". 2. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Front Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip

Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, wrap protective tap around the tool and related parts to prevent damage.