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:

Seat height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat, push the lever upwards or downwards. To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times. To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times. ...

Mode Control Actuator: Components and Components Location
Component Location ...