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 ...

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Exhaust Manifold: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A). Tightening torque 4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft) 3. Disconnect t ...

Seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON, regardless of belt fastening. If the driver's seat b ...