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:

Front Seat: Repair procedures
Replacement     • When removing or installing the front passenger seat, be sure to initialize the Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) (If initialization proc ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Cluster assembly2. Seat belt switch3. Vehicle speed sensor4. Engine coolant temperature sender5. Oil pressure switch6. Brake fluid level warning switch7. Parking brake switc ...