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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Specifications
Specifications Tightening Torques ItemsN.mKgf.mlb-ftTransfer assembly mounting bolt60.8 ~ 65.76.2 ~ 6.744.8 ~ 48.54WD ECM mounting nut9.8 ~ 11.81.0 ~ 1.27.2 ~ 8.7Coupling assembly mounting bol ...

Troubleshooting
Failure Diagnosis 1. In principle, ESC and TCS controls are prohibited in case of ABS failure. 2. When ESC or TCS fails, only the failed system control is prohibited. 3. The solenoid valve ...