Adjusting method for T/M control cable

Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and Automatic Transaxle (AT) side manual control lever to "N" position.
Connect room side shift lever and control cable.
Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
Tighten adjusting nut (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Pushing Control Cable Nut
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
After adjusting, check to be sure that this part operates as designed at each range of Automatic Transaxle (AT) side corresponding to each position of room lever.