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: Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child, always: Make sure the CRS has a label certifying that it meets applicable Safety Standards of your country. Select a child restraint based on your child’s height and weight. The required label or the instructions for use typically provide this information. Select a child restraint that fits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: ECS Control Unit

Repair procedures Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the luggage side trim. (Refer to Body - "Luggage side trim") 3. Disconnect the ECS control unit connector (A). 4. Loosen the ECS control unit bracket nut and then remove the ECS control unit (A).