Kia Sportage: Manual transaxle

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Manual transaxle

Starting the engine with a smart key

1.Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. 2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3.Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal f ...

Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gea ...

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Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when the tailgate is not closed securely with the ignition switch in any position. ...

Power Door Lock Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection Driver Power Door Lock Switch 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") 3. Disconnect the switch conne ...