Kia Sportage: Automatic transaxle

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Good driving practices

Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat ...

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few ...

Other Information:

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Rear glass defogger relay2. Rear glass defogger switch3. Rear glass defogger ...

Water pump: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. 2. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt ten ...