Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Starting the engine with a smart key

1.Carry the smart key or place it inside the vehicle. 2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3.Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully. You can also star ...

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 shift ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components Location 1. PCV Valve 2. Canister 3. Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) 4. Fuel tank air filter 5. Catalytic converter (WCC) 6. Catalytic converter (UCC) 7. Leveling Tube 8. Vapor Tube (Canister ↔ Intake Manifold) ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Description and operation

Description The module receives and processes signals from various sensors and implements a wide range of transaxle controls to ensure optimal driving conditions for the driver. Functions • Monitors the vehicle's operating conditions to determine ...