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 ...

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Immobilizer indicator
With smart key system If any of the following occurs in a vehicle equipped with the smart key, the immobilizer indicator illuminates, blinks or goes off. When the smart key is in the vehicle, ...

Intercooler: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A). Tightening torque 4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft) 2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (1) Remove ...