Kia Sportage: Starting System

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Starting System

Battery Sensor: Description and Operation

Description Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power su ...

Description and Operation

Description The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires and th ...

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Relay Box (Engine Compartment): Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Pull out the relay from the engine compartment relay box. Power Relay (Type A) Check for continuity between the terminals. A ...

Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes off if ESC system is operating normally. The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating and illuminates ...