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: Side Airbag (SAB) Module Description and operation

Description The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of side airbag by using Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.    ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Rear Combination Lamp Repair procedures

Removal Rear Combination Lamp (Outside) 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear combination lamp cover (A). 3. Remove the rear c ...