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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Specifications
Specifications ItemsSpecificationsRated voltage5VLoadMax. 1mADetection illuminationsTail lampON : 1.57 ± 0.10 (V)OFF : 2.56 ± 0.20 (V)Head lampON : 1.57 ± 0.10 (V)OFF : 2.56 ± 0.20 (V) ...

Rear Glass Defogger Switch: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia panel. (Refer to BE - "Audio") 3. Remove the heater and A/C controller (A) after disconnecting the con ...