Adjusting the shift cable

Set the room side lever and the manual lever (A) to "N" position.
Push the shift cable (B) lightly to "F" direction (shown in Fig 1) to eliminate the free play.
Tighten the adjusting nut (C).
Tightening torque:

10~14Nm (1.0~1.4kgf.m, 7.2~10.1lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable, Manual Lever, & Adjusting Nut
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Check that this part operates properly at each range of the manual lever corresponding to each position of the room lever.