Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions

Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (ga ...

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoi ...

Other Information:

Oil Seal: Repair procedures
Replacement [Right side] 1. Remove the driveshaft assembly. (RH side) (Refer to "Front Driveshaft" in Driveshaft and axle) 2. Remove the dust cover (A). 3. Remove the oil seal (A, B). ...

Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle f ...