Kia Sportage: Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it is considerably larger than the original Sportage and has none of the earlier off-road capability, the two keys for its success.

First generation JA (1993–2004)
The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials ...

Third generation SL (2010–2016)
The SL series Kia Sportage was released in April 2010 to Asian and European markets, followed by the North and Central American markets in August 2010 for model year 2011. Australian models were relea ...

Other Information:

Interior Trim: Repair procedures
Replacement Door Scuff Trim Replacement     • Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to ...

Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot be removed. If your vehicle is equi ...

Categories


Copyright © www.kispmanual.com 2014-2025