Kia Sportage: Charging System / Battery Sensor Description and operation
Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control
their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important
to have a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information.
Battery sensor (A) is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery
voltage, current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage
by duty cycle based on these signals.

Specifications
Battery Sensor
Item
Specification
Rated Voltage (V)
12 - 14
Quiescent Current (uA)
...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connecto ...
Other information:
Using the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the button of the driver's outside door handle.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound two times.
4. Press the button twice within 4 seconds and all doors and the liftga ...
(1) Power liftgate open / close button
(2) Power liftgate handle switch
(3) Power liftgate close button
✽ NOTICE
If IGN is ON, the power liftgate operates when :
• Automatic shift lever is in P (Park).
WARNING - Unattended children/pets
Never leave children or animals unattended in ...