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 ...

Other Information:

Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A front or rear door is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter (or smart key). The tailga ...

Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the engine ov ...