Kia Sportage: Good driving practices
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle / Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
If your vehicle is equi ...
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Other Information:
Hands Free Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the handsfree remote control switch for resistance between No.3 and No.4 terminals in each switch position.
[Call + Hang Up]
SwitchConnector terminalResistance (±5%) Outpu ...
Injector: Description and Operation
Description
Based on information from various sensors, the ECM can
calculate the fuel amount to be injected. The fuel injector is a
solenoid-operated valve and the fuel injection amount is cont ...
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