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:

LCD display warning
Key not in vehicle If the smart key is not in the vehicle and if any door is opened or closed with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC, ON, or START position, the warning illuminates on the L ...

If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer: Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control. Do not do any towing with your car during its first ...