Kia Sportage: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING Never allow passengers to sit on top of the folded down seatback whil ...

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Disconnect the key warning switch connector (A) and ignition switch connector (B) from the steering column. 2. Check for continuity between the terminals. 3. If continuit ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The v ...