Kia Carens: Driving your vehicle / Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Good driving practices

Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. Be sur ...

Dual clutch transmission operation

The dual clutch transmission has seven forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Changing the coolant

We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as generator. WARNING - Coolant Do not use radiator coolant or an ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Smart parking assist system (SPAS)

The Smart Parking Assist System helps drivers park their vehicle by using sensors to measure parallel parking spaces, control the steering wheel to semi-automatically park the vehicle and provide instruction on the LCD display to help through parking. ✽ NOTICE The vehicle will not stop for pe ...