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:

Propeller Shaft: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transaxle companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts. Tightening torque : 49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6 ...

Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front passenger seat assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) 3. ...