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:

Output Speed Sensor: Specifications
Specifications ? Type: Hall effect sensor Operation condition (°C)°F(-40~150) -40~302Air gap (mm)in.(0.25~0.70) 0.0098~0.0276Output voltage (V)High1.18 ~ 1.68Low0.59 ~ 0.84 ...

Front windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON. MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it with the lever in the OFF position. The wipers will operate continu ...