Driving your vehicle

Before driving
Key positions
Engine start/stop button Manual Transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Cruise control system
Economical operation
Special driving conditions Winter driving
Trailer towing
Vehicle load limit
Vehicle weight glossary

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Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Kia Sportage is a compact crossover SUV that's offered in LX and EX trim levels. Both are offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The entry-level LX comes with 16-inch alloy w ...

Manual Transaxle
Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to e ...

Hood
Opening the hood: 1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the ...