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: General Service Information

General information Identification Number Locations Protection of the Vehicle Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before servicing. Insert the supportive rod into the hole at the edge of the hood whenever inspecting the engine compartment to prevent the hood from falling and causing possible injury.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Active hood actuator assembly

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds. 2. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") 3.