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:

Oil Pressure Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Check the continuity between the terminal and the body with an ohmmeter. If there is no continuity, replace the oil pressure switch. 2. Check the continuity between the terminal ...

Checking the engine oil level
1.Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2.Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3.Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to r ...