Kia Stinger CK: Automatic transmission (shift-by-wire) / LCD display messages

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission (shift-by-wire) / LCD display messages

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Shifter Malfunction

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the transmission or the shift lever does not properly operate in the P (Park) position. In this case, we recommend you to immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check shift lever

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when there is a malfunction with one of the key transmission components.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

Shifting conditions not met

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when engine RPM is too high, or when driving speed is too fast to shift the gear.

We recommend you decrease your RPM level or slow down before shifting the gear.

Press brake pedal to change gear

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the brake pedal is not depressed while shifting the gear.

We recommend you depress the brake pedal and then shift the gear.

Shift to P after stopping

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the brake pedal is not depressed while shifting the gear.

We recommend you depress the brake pedal and then shift the gear.

Press UNLOCK to change gear

The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the [UNLOCK] button is not pressed while shifting the gear.

We recommend you press the [UNLOCK] button and then shift the gear.

PARK engaged

The message appears on the LCD display, when the P (Park) position is engaged.

NEUTRAL engaged

The message appears on the LCD display, when the N (Neutral) position is engaged.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system

*1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture. *2 Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting position.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. See child restraint system section for further discussion. WARNING - Twisted seat belt Make sure your seat belt is not twisted when worn.

 
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