Kia Cadenza: Automatic transmission operation / Paddle shifter
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The paddle shifter is available when
the shift lever is in the D position or
the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 6mph
(9km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than
5mph (8km/h), if you depress the
accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you shift the shift lever
from D (Drive) to manual mode and
shift it from manual mode to D (Drive)
again, the system changes from
manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the manual mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle
shifters at the same time, you cannot
shift the gear.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position
when the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting int ...
For your safety, the automatic transmission
has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the t ...
Other information:
Airbag Disposal
Special tool required
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those
in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be
deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, before
deploying the ai ...
Press the CRUISE button. (the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will go off).
When Smart Cruise Control is not
needed, press the [CRUISE] switch
and deactivate the system.
✽ NOTICE
Take the following precautions:
If Smart Cruise Control is left on,
(cruise indicator in ...