Kia Sportage: Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Components and Components Location

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Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Description and Operation

Description The system is intended to classify the occupancy status of the front passenger seat in a motor vehicle based upon the measured force on the bottom seat cushion. The system also com ...

Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front passenger seat assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) 3. ...

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Child-protector rear door lock
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