Shift Lever Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift gear lever to "D" from "N".
Check that the shift lever is interrupted between "N" and "D".
Replace the shift lever if shift lever is interrupted between "N" and "D".

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Good

Fault might be intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connector or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and control module memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check terminal of battery, all connector (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Repair " procedure.

No Good

Go to "Wiring Inspection " procedure.