Kia Sportage: Automatic transaxle / Good driving practices

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2023) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle / Good driving practices

✽ NOTICE - Kickdown Mechanism

Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transaxle will shift to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.

Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key cannot be removed. If your vehicle is equipped ...

Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and re ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2023) Owners Manual: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light


This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and s ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2023) Service Manual: Power Door Mirror Switch Repair procedures


Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front left door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim") 3. Disconnect the power mirror switch connector from t ...

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