Kia Sportage: Tailgate

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Tailgate

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in th ...

Opening the tailgate

The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch. If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pres ...

Other Information:

ICM (Integrated Circuit Module) Relay Box: Components and Components Location
Component Pin Information NoConnector ANoConnector A1Rear wiper motor (Power)11IPM (Rear wiper 15A)2IPM12Rear wiper motor (Signal)3Stop lamp13-4-14-5ESC unit15GND6U_H_Box (ABS 7.5A fuse)16IPM (B ...

ESC Control Module: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner. Tightening torque : 12.7 ~ 16.7N.m(1.3 ~ 1.7kgf. ...