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) Service Manual: CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram (M/T) (A/T) ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Rear Seat Cushion Cover Components and components location

Component Location [Second row seat assembly] (Except Europe and Australia) [5-seat vehicle] 1. Rear seat cushion cover (Except Europe and Australia) [7-seat vehicle] ...