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:

Instrument panel illumination
When the ignition switch is on, press the illumination control button to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination. ...

Transfer Fluid: Repair procedures
Inspection     • Transfer oil should be inspected and refilled every 60000 km (40000 mile) / 4 year. 1. Remove the under cover (A). 2. Remove the oil fi ...