Kia Carens: Transaxle Shift Indicator / Dual Clutch Transmission Shift Indicator

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster / Transaxle Shift Indicator / Dual Clutch Transmission Shift Indicator

This indicator displays which shift lever is selected.

Park :P
Reverse : R
Neutral : N
Drive :D
Sports Mode : D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7

Dual Clutch Transmission Shift Indicator in sports mode (if equipped, For Europe)

In the Sports Mode, this indicator informs which gear is desired while driving to save fuel.

Shifting up :▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6, ▲7
Shifting down :▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5, ▼6

For example

: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift lever is in the 2nd or 1st gear).

: Indicates that shifting down to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift lever is in the 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th gear).

When the system is not working properly, the indicator is not dis- played.

Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator

This indicator informs which gear is desired while driving to save fuel. Shifting up : ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6 Shifting down :▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5 For example : Indicates that shifti ...

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