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:

Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram (1) Circuit Diagram (2) ...

Knock Sensor (KS): Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the intake manifold (Refer to “Intake And Exhaust System� in EM group). 3. Disconnect ...