Kia Carens: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Good driving practices

Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. ...

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few shifts on ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. If you push the button once, the corresponding switch will turn on, and if you push the button again, the switch will turn off. Face-Level (B, D, F*) Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Sunglass holder

To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out. Push to close. WARNING Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sunglass holder. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the ev ...