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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DBC Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly. 3. Check the continuity between the switch terminals as ...

Specifications
Specifications Ignition System ItemsSpecificationsIgnition coilPrimary resistance0.62 ± 10 % (?)Secondary resistance7.0 ± 15 % (k?)Spark plugsTypeZXU20HCR8Gap0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.0276 ~ 0.0315 in.) ...