Kia Stinger CK: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission

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

Contents:

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: Rear Console Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear console cover Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Power liftgate

(1) Power liftgate open/close button (2) Power liftgate handle switch (3) Power liftgate close button ✽ NOTICE If the engine start/stop button is ON, the power liftgate can operate when the automatic transmission is in P (Park). WARNING Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. Children or animals might operate the power liftgate which could result in injury to themselves or others, or damage the vehicle.