Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Liftgate (for manual liftgate)

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in th ...

Opening the liftgate

The liftgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch. If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pres ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: Warning type

The system will activate when: 1. The system is on. 2. Vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). 3. Other vehicles are detected in the rear side. WARNING The Blind Spot Detection System with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert is not a substitute for proper and safe lane changing p ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Thermostat Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the thermostat gasket Check the mounting bolts • ...