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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To unfasten the rear center belt
1.Press the release button on the buckle (D) and remove the tongue plate (B) from the buckle (D). 2.To retract the rear center seatbelt, insert the tongue plate or similar small rigid device ...

Intake Actuator: Description and Operation
Description 1. The intake actuator is located at the blower unit. 2. It regulates the intake door by signal from control unit. 3. Pressing the intake selection switch will shift between re ...