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 ...

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Thermostat: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage • From the thermostat gasket Check the mounting bolts • Check the torque of the mounting bolts • Reti ...

To set cruise control speed
1.Push the cruise ON-OFF button on the steering wheel, to turn the system on. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. 2.Accelerate to the desired speed, which must b ...