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:

Description and Operation
Description System Overview The System offers the following features: – Human machine interface through a 1-stage button, for terminal switching and engine start. – Control ...

Specifications
Specifications DescriptionSpecificationsLimitGeneralTypeIn-line, DOHC?Number of cylinders4?Bore86mm (3.385in.)?Stroke86mm (3.385in.)?Total displacement1998cc (121.92cu.in)?Compression ratio9.5 ± ...