Kia Sportage: Lighting System / Rheostat Components and components location

Hazard Lamp Switch Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check for continuity between terminals. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hazard lamp switch. [Manual type] ...

Rheostat Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash P ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Good driving practices

Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged. Always use th ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Hill-start assist control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or a ...