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 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia Motors America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: 26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve (26/B_VFS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Switch "OFF" ignition. 2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") 3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A). ...