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:

Operation of the Back up warning system
Operating condition This system will activate when backing up with the ignition switch ON. If the vehicle is moving at a speed over 10 km/h (6 mph), the system may not be activated correctl ...

Interior: Body Repair
Interior A Front pillar trim mounting hole (O8.5)Front pillar trim mounting hole (O7)Cowl crossbar mounting hole (O9)Front door checker mounting hole (O13)Cowl side trim mounting hole (O8.5)Seatb ...