Kia Carens: Driving your vehicle / Manual Transaxle

ISG system malfunction

The system may not operate when: The ISG related sensors or system error occurs. The following will happen: The yellow AUTO STOP () indicator on the instrument cluster will stay on after blinking ...

Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower g ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: 4. Search complete

While driving forward to search for a parking space, the above message will appear with a beep sound if the search is complete. Stop the vehicle and shift to the R (Reverse) position. CAUTION Always drive slowly with the brake pedal applied. If the parking space is to small the system may be c ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: 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 a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi ...