Kia Sportage: What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

If the engine will not start

If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly 1. Be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency brake is set. 2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are c ...

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recom ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrou ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Electronic stability control (ESC)

The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the brakes on individual wheels and intervenes with the engine management system to stabilize ...