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 (2015-2026) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Repair procedures

Inspection    Inspect the following items by referring to inspection flow chart. (Refer to Inhibitor Switch - "Troubleshooting") 1. Check the diagnostic trouble c ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Components and components location

Component Location [Engine Room] 1. Engine room junction block [Interior Relay] 1. Smart junction block (SJB) 2. ICM relay block ...