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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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched. Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the wa ...

Panoramaroof Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the overhead console lamp assembly. (Refer to the BD group - "Roof trim") 3. Check for continuity between the termina ...