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:

Instrument panel overview
1. Lighting controls / Turn signals 2. Steering wheel audio controls 3. Instrument cluster 4. Horn 5. Driver’s front air bag 6. Cruise controls 7. Wiper/Washer switch 8. ENGINE START/STOP b ...

Shift Lever: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "Interior(console)" in BD group.) 2. Disconnect sports mode connector (A). 3. Remove the shift lever assembly (D). (1) Take of ...