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: Personal Lamp Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Detach the personal lamp (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the personal lamp connector (A). Insta ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Description and operation

Description The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is one that automatically dims to protect the driver’s eyes when it senses light reflecting from the car behind. The sensor in the mirror detects the brightness and if the headlight from the car behind is refl ...