Kia Sportage: Door locks

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key) or the ignition key. After depressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights will bl ...

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Turn the key clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock. If you lock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock automatically. From the driver’s door, turn the key to ...

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Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). Release the parking bake. Press the brake pedal with more force than usua ...

Vehicle weight glossary
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loadin ...