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 ...

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Components and Components Location
Component Location Index Engine Room 1. Condenser2. Receiver-drier 3. Compressor 4. Expansion Valve5. Service port (High)6. Service port (Low)7. A/C Pressure Transducer Interior ...

Engine compartment fuse replacement
1.Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2.Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover up. When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using the ...