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:

Input Speed Sensor: Troubleshooting
Signal Waveform Fig 1) Input/Output speed sensor at low speed Fig 2) Input/Output speed sensor at high speed ...

Front Bumper: Repair procedures
Replacement     • Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface ...