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:

Instrument panel overview
1. Lighting controls / Turn signals 2. Steering wheel audio controls 3. Instrument cluster 4. Horn 5. Driver’s front air bag 6. Cruise controls 7. Wiper/Washer switch 8. ENGINE START/STOP b ...

Main components of the occupant detection system
A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated. A indicato ...