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: How does the air bag system operate

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side collision (if equipped with side air bag or curtain air bag) in order to help protect the occupants f ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Shift Lever Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the gear boots and then remove the knob and boots by Rotating counter-clockwise shift lever knob (A). 2. Remove the floor Interior console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console") ...