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:

Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the extreme right. The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to the extreme left. When turn ...

Cowl Top Cover: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the wiper arm cover (B). 2. After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A). Tightening torque : 22.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 19.5 lb-ft ...