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 ...

Other Information:

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It will also go off im ...

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 ...