Kia Sportage: Exterior features

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Exterior features

Cargo security screen

Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area. To use the cargo security screen, pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots. When not in use, place t ...

Roof rack

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle. ✽ NOTICE If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be sure not to position cargo onto the roof rack in such a w ...

Other Information:

Electrochromic Mirror (ECM)
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor mounted in the mirror senses t ...

CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV): Description and Operation
Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by ...