Kia Sportage: Door Lock Features. Manual Door Lock Switch

Door Lock Features

The Kia Sportage can automatically lock or unlock its doors according to the settings selected in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.

Impact-Sensing Door Unlock System

If an impact causes the airbags to deploy, all doors unlock automatically.

Additional Unlock Safety Feature: Airbag Deployment

When this feature is enabled in the instrument cluster or infotainment system, all doors unlock automatically when the vehicle is switched off.

Speed-Sensing Door Lock System

When the Kia Sportage travels faster than 15 km/h (9 mph), all doors lock automatically. You can enable or disable the automatic door-lock and door-unlock features in the vehicle settings.

Auto Lock When Shifting Out of Park

If this feature is enabled in the instrument cluster or infotainment system, all doors lock automatically when you shift out of P (Park) while the vehicle is running.

Auto Unlock When Shifting into Park

If this feature is enabled in the infotainment system, all doors unlock automatically when you shift the vehicle back into P (Park).

Auto Unlock When the Vehicle Is Switched Off

If this feature is enabled in the instrument cluster or infotainment system, all doors unlock automatically when the vehicle is switched off. The doors lock automatically again once the vehicle travels faster than 15 km/h (9 mph).

Deadlocks (If Equipped)

Some Kia Sportage models have a deadlock system. When activated, it prevents the doors from being opened from either inside or outside the vehicle, providing an additional level of security.

To engage the deadlocks, lock the vehicle with the smart key. To unlock the vehicle, use the smart key again.

Manual Door Lock Switch

Operation

1. Open the door.

2. Insert the mechanical key into the lock.

3. Turn the key to the lock position.

4. Close the door securely.

Operating Condition

• The power door lock switch is not working.

NOTE

If the power door lock switch has no electrical supply, for example because the vehicle battery is discharged, and the tailgate is closed, you will not be able to open the tailgate until power is restored.

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