Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)
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)
After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it ...
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EBD(Electronic Brake-force Distribution): Description and Operation
Operation
The EBD system (Electronic Brake force Distribution) as a
sub-system of the ABS system is to control the maximum braking
effectiveness by the rear wheels.
It further utilizes the e ...
Description and Operation
Limitations Of The Navigation system
GPS Signal Reception State
As the GPS satellite frequency is received/transmitted in
straight lines, reception may not work if hiding devices are placed on
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