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2024 Kia sportage hybrid EX premium paddle shifter question
I am confused as I thought the paddle shifters were only to adjust the regenerative breaking level. But it seems like on this model it also controls a manual transmission mode to gear shift?? Is this true? And if so, how do I keep it from switching in and out of each mode.
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Yes, the paddles only control down and up-shifting. Regen braking is controlled by the brake pedal only. Just watch the charging meter while braking. If pinned at the bottom, the actual brakes are being used. It’s hard to tell when they engage - very smooth, but that’s a good thing!
So, is there no way to manually change the level of the regen braking? I thought the levels went from 0-3 and that was something I could change? Sometimes in my attempt to “change the regen level” with the paddles, it doesn’t go above 2? But maybe this is because this isn’t an option?? Thank you for your help!
Again, no. The paddles only control the transmission shifting. If it only went above 2, then you were going slow. It’s not an EV.
I had a company care once with paddle shifters. I had no idea what they were. So I putzed around and almost blew the engine on the freeway because I couldn't hear the engine. (But I think I heard the valves float...)I am confused as I thought the paddle shifters were only to adjust the regenerative breaking level. But it seems like on this model it also controls a manual transmission mode to gear shift?? Is this true? And if so, how do I keep it from switching in and out of each mode.
Is there any RPM limiters to protect the engine from over speeding?
Yes, the cars I have had won't let you downshift if it puts you above red line.I had a company care once with paddle shifters. I had no idea what they were. So I putzed around and almost blew the engine on the freeway because I couldn't hear the engine. (But I think I heard the valves float...)
Is there any RPM limiters to protect the engine from over speeding?
I was driving in the mountains in Coloradolast week and used to paddles occasionally to upshift when the automatic transmission seemed to be producing excessive RPMs. I hadn't used them before that.
Interest point. It looks to me paddles are the only way to downshift, but I am very new to the car. Pg 5-63 of the manual shows a TypeB view that has user selected tach.
I use them to down shift to avoid braking, but that is just game playing because my area is flat as a skillet... (and hot as one).
I use them to down shift to avoid braking, but that is just game playing because my area is flat as a skillet... (and hot as one).
Do you have a hybrid? If so, then you are doing the exact wrong thing (downshifting to avoid braking). Again, the battery regen function is built into the brakes. When you begin braking, and all the way until the charging meter is “pinned”, you are slowing the car by using “generators” on each wheel that are charging the battery. You are not actually using the brakes.I use them to down shift to avoid braking, but that is just game playing because my area is flat as a skillet... (and hot as one).
And if you have an EX, then you won’t have the Type B user-selectable tach. That is only available w/SX.
I guess I am a victim of wanting to have some human input in my car and what it does.Do you have a hybrid? If so, then you are doing the exact wrong thing (downshifting to avoid braking). Again, the battery regen function is built into the brakes. When you begin braking, and all the way until the charging meter is “pinned”, you are slowing the car by using “generators” on each wheel that are charging the battery. You are not actually using the brakes.
And if you have an EX, then you won’t have the Type B user-selectable tach. That is only available w/SX.
So on mostly flat ground flat ground, they just one more unnecessary do dad.
I guess I am a victim of wanting to have some human input in my car and what it does.
So on mostly flat ground flat ground, they are just one more unnecessary do dad!
If you want to control the speed going downhill, use the cruise control first. It will keep the car at the set speed and by holding it back generates power to charge the battery. Use the brakes mainly when you want to slow down more quickly. I live in the mountains and I do that all the time. I also coast whenever I can and that still generates power although not so quickly as using cruise control or braking. On long hills, the battery often gets fully charged and the engine starts and downshifts by itself to hold back speed, much like downshifting on a ICE car.
I see no need for the paddle shifters.
Wayne
I see no need for the paddle shifters.
Wayne
So with cruise control, braking is a regenerative function? I did not know that. I thought it was just brakes, basically wasting the down hill energy.If you want to control the speed going downhill, use the cruise control first. It will keep the car at the set speed and by holding it back generates power to charge the battery. Use the brakes mainly when you want to slow down more quickly. I live in the mountains and I do that all the time. I also coast whenever I can and that still generates power although not so quickly as using cruise control or braking. On long hills, the battery often gets fully charged and the engine starts and downshifts by itself to hold back speed, much like downshifting on a ICE car.
I see no need for the paddle shifters.
Wayne
Thanks for the info!