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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Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check Check all of the following items: ComponentProcedureBrake Booster (A)Check brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the brakes seem hard to ...

Mode selection
The mode selection buttons control the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to rep ...