Kia Cadenza: Automatic transmission / Good driving practices

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission / Good driving practices

✽ NOTICE - Kickdown Mechanism

Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission will shift to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.

Moving up a steep grade from a standing start

To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.

Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the t ...

Brake system
Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some ...

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Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual: Timing Chain Repair procedures


Removal 1. Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression. (1) Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover. (2) Check that the mark of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in ...

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual: Fluid Repair procedures


Service Adjustment Procedure Oil level Check     When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole. 1. Remove the eyebolt (A). Eyebolt tightening torque: 4.9 N.m ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb.ft) ...

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