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:

Smart key
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and tailgate) and even start the engine without inserting the key. The functions of the buttons on a smart key are similar to the remote keyless ...

Rear Seat: Repair procedures
Replacement Seat Assembly Replacement 1. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear seat cushion (A). Tightening torque : 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft) ...