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:

Alternator: Components and Components Location
Components 1. Pulley2. Front bracket3. Front bearing4. Rotor 5. Rear bearing 6. Rear bracket7. Through bolt8. Regulator assembly9. Regulator bolt10. Rear cover ...

Rear Body: Body Repair
Side outer panel rear cornerTail gate hinge mounting hole (O12)Tail gate lifter mounting hole (O9)Side outer panel rear cornerRear bumper mounting hole (8.5X8.5)Rear bumper mounting hole (14X16)Re ...