Kia Sportage: Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks / Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)

Impact sensing door unlock system

In the event of air bag deployment resulting from a vehicle impact, all doors will automatically unlock. ...

Speed sensing door lock system (Manual transaxle, if equipped)

All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds about 15 km (9 mph). All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the ignition key is removed. An ...

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Oil Seal: Repair procedures
Replacement [Right side] 1. Remove the driveshaft assembly. (RH side) (Refer to "Front Driveshaft" in Driveshaft and axle) 2. Remove the dust cover (A). 3. Remove the oil seal (A, B). ...

Repair procedures
On-vehicle Inspection     • Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. • Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is g ...