
The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.
Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle and manual transaxle vehicles equipped
with clutch lock system cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
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Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull up the lever. ...