Kia Sportage: Impact sensing door unlock system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks / Impact sensing door unlock system

With central door lock switch

Driver’s door Passenger’s door Operate by pressing the central door lock switch. When pressing the front portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock. When pressing the re ...

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

All doors will automatically lock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted out of P(Park). All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted into P (Park). ...

Other Information:

Starting the engine
WARNING- Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake an ...

Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor: Description and Operation
Description When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis the yaw rate sensor detects the yaw rate electronically by the vibration change of plate fork inside the yaw rate sensor. ...