Kia Sportage: Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock) Components and components location

Start/Stop Button Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Center ...

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 L ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Heater Unit Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Opening the liftgate

The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following: Press and hold the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key until power liftgate operates. While power liftgate operating, you can stop it if you shortly press the unlock button on the transmitter o ...