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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Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact spare tire should be the same ...

Occupant Detection System (ODS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system in the front passenger's seat. The occupant detection system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passeng ...