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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Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light indicates the engine oil pressure is low. If the warning light illuminates while driving: 1.Drive safely to the side of the road and stop. 2.With the engine off, check the engi ...

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). ...