MAJOR PROBLEM: The transmission. Unlike most automatics that have
P,R, N, D, 2, 1 the Kia had P. R, N, D, +, -. From my reading the
manual, I think the +,- is sort of like "split" gears. In any drive
gear, you can either go up or down a half gear, a good idea in concept
but it didnt work. Obviously, for mountain driving, lower gears are a
necessity for going up or down steep grades. With a normal automatic,
you simply use the 2 or 1 (sometimes labelled 2 or 3) to go up a sttep
grade and use the same for engine braking going down steep winding
roads.




Well, either you're the most ignorant driver around or something else
is up....your choice.
Fact: The Manual mode of ANY sportsmatic type tranny takes the place of
2 and 1 gear selection. It's NOT half gears. It simply locks the car
into whichever gear you want and it's a 5 speed tranny. This system has
been replacing the older one for years now. You will find it on many,
many cars, SUVs and even a Subaru outback!
Fact: The Kia Sedona has more power than ANY minivan built today...and
more torque. I've yet to even need the manual mode and I drive to the
Pocono mountains all the time. Every review has made note of this.
For engine breaking simply put the tranny in 2, 3 or 4. Works just like
the older system, but with more control and range. .
What's the name of the place where you rented a 2006 Sedona? A lot of
folks would be interested.


RB
35s5
NY