Kia Sportage: Transmission shift indicator

The transmission shift indicator shows gear information for the transmission fitted to your Kia Sportage.

Automatic transmission shift indicator: (if equipped)

Figure 1. Type A

Figure 2. Type B

This indicator identifies the selected automatic transmission gear:

• Park: P

• Reverse: R

• Neutral: N

• Drive: D

Automatic transmission shift indicator in Manual Mode: (if equipped)

In Manual Mode, the indicator recommends a gear change while driving to help reduce fuel consumption.

• Upshift recommendations: ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6

• Downshift recommendations: ▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5

For example:

• ▲3 means an upshift to third gear is recommended. The vehicle is currently in first or second gear.

If the system is not operating properly, the shift recommendation indicator will not appear.

Manual transmission shift indicator: (if equipped)

This indicator recommends a gear change while driving to help improve fuel economy.

• Upshift recommendations: ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6

• Downshift recommendations: ▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5

For example:

• ▲3 means an upshift to third gear is recommended. The vehicle is currently in first or second gear.

If the system is not operating properly, the shift recommendation indicator will not appear.

Dual clutch transmission shift indicator: (if equipped)

This indicator displays the currently selected dual clutch transmission gear:

• Park: P

• Reverse: R

• Neutral: N

• Drive: D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 or D7

Dual clutch transmission shift indicator in manual shift mode: (if equipped)

In manual shift mode, the indicator recommends a gear change while driving to help reduce fuel consumption.

• Upshift recommendations: ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6, ▲7

• Downshift recommendations: ▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5, ▼6

For example:

• ▲3 means an upshift to third gear is recommended. The transmission is currently in first or second gear.

If the system is not operating properly, the shift recommendation indicator will not appear.

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