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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Side Airbag (SAB) Module: Repair procedures
Removal     The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly, so replace assembly when replacing the side airbag. 1. Disconnect the battery negative ...

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator): Description and Operation
Description The 4WD ECM controls the Pump Motor Pump (Actuator) to generating an oil pressure. The pressure engages a multiple disk clutch to transfer torque to the rear wheels. The torque to t ...