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:

Smooth cornering
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Knock Sensor (KS): Description and Operation
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