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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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionEngine support fixture (bar)09200-3N000Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxleUsed with the supporter ...

SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following components: 1.Driver's front air bag module 2.Passenger's front air bag module 3.Side impact air bag modules 4.Curtain air bag modules 5.Retractor pre- ...