Kia Sportage: Blind Spot Detection system / Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Blind Spot Detection system / Repair procedures

Diagnosis With KDS/GDS

1.	BSD system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the KDS/GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.

2.	Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the KDS/GDS.

3.	Select the vehicle model and then BSD system.

4.	Select "Input/output monitoring", if you want to check current data of BSD system.

5.	If you want to check each module operation forcefully, select "Actuation test".

6.	Ignition "OFF", connect KDS/GDS.

7.	Ignition "ON” & Engine "OFF", select BSD system and "BSD Radar Calibration" mode.

The KDS/GDS will show the BSD Reset function steps.

(1)	Erase BSD diagnostic codes.

(2)	BSD initialization.

9.	The BSD initialization procedure will be performed.

Description and operation

Description BSD is a system that uses two magnetic wave radar sensors attached on the rear panel to measure the distance from the vehicle in the back and senses and sets off ...

Blind Spot Detection Unit Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Jack and tools

The jack and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the panel indicated in the illustration. (1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. To prevent the jack from “rattling” whi ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the PCSV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within ...