Kia Sportage: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Clutch & Brake Description and operation

The 6-speed automatic transaxle consists of an overdrive clutch (OD/C), a one-way clutch (OWC), a lower and reverse brake (LR/B), an underdrive brake (UD/B), a 26 brake (26/B), and a 35R clutch (35R/C). These clutches and brakes are operated by controlling the hydraulic pressure.

Automatic Transaxle System Components and components location

Components 1. Automatic transaxle assembly 2. Transfer assembly 3. Automatic transaxle support bracket 4. Torque convertor 5. Inhibitor switch 6 ...

Clutch & Brake Components and components location

Component Location 1. Overdrive Clutch (OD/C) 2. One-way Clutch (OWC) 3. Low & Reverse Brake (LR/B) 4. Underdrive Brake (UD/B) 5. 26 Brake(26/B) ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2022) Owners Manual: Air bag non-inflation conditions

• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions. • Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occup ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2022) Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level

WARNING Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious personal injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn the engine off and wait until it cools ...