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:

Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Thi ...

ESC Control Module: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner. Tightening torque : 12.7 ~ 16.7N.m(1.3 ~ 1.7kgf. ...