Kia Sorento: Shift lock system: (if equipped)

For your safety, the Dual clutch transmission in your Kia Sorento has a shift lock system that prevents you from shifting the transmission from P (Park) to R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is engaged.

To shift the transmission from P (Park) to R (Reverse):

1. Engage and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.
3. Move the gear shift lever.

If you repeatedly engage and release the brake pedal with the gear shift lever in P (Park), you may hear a chattering noise and vibration near the gear shift lever. This is normal.

WARNING

Always engage the brake pedal fully before and while moving the gear shift lever from P (Park) into another position to avoid inadvertent vehicle motion, which could injure people in or around the vehicle.

Shift-lock override

If you cannot move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse) with the brake pedal engaged, continue to engage the brake, then perform the following actions:

1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Press the shift-lock release button.

4. Press and hold the lock release button on the gear shift lever.

5. Move the gear shift lever.

If the gear shift lever does not move even after you perform this procedure, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.