Driving your vehicle
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Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
LCD display for warning message
A warning message is displayed on
the LCD in a warning condition.
Transmission overheated
䳜 When driving under severe condi
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tions such as repeated sudden
starts and sudden acceleration,
the transmission may overheat,
and a warning sound and a warn
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ing message appear on the
instrument cluster due to the
self-protection mode.
䳜 If this occurs, pull over to a safe
location, stop the vehicle with the
engine running, apply brakes and
shift the gear to P (Park), and
allow the transmission to cool.
䳜 If the warning message continues
to appear, have the system
checked by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer to prevent
unexpected accidents.
Vehicle power limited
䳜 If the transmission continues to
drive overheating and reaches its
maximum temperature, the
above warning message appears.
In this case, the vehicle limits
transmission power by its self
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protection mode.
䳜 When such a situation occurs,
normal driving is restricted until
the transmission goes down to
normal temperature, so after
moving the vehicle to a safe place,
shift the gear to P (Park) with the
engine running and wait several
minutes until the warning on the
screen disappears.
䳜 If the warning message continues
to appear, have the system
checked by a professional work
-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer to prevent
unexpected accidents.