Kia Sportage: Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks / Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)

Impact sensing door unlock system

In the event of air bag deployment resulting from a vehicle impact, all doors will automatically unlock. ...

Speed sensing door lock system (Manual transaxle, if equipped)

All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds about 15 km (9 mph). All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the ignition key is removed. An ...

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Transmitter: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery (A) and check voltage if the red light doesn''t flicker ...

Impact sensing door unlock system
In the event of air bag deployment resulting from a vehicle impact, all doors will automatically unlock. ...