Kia Sportage: Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Components and Components Location

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Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Description and Operation

Description The system is intended to classify the occupancy status of the front passenger seat in a motor vehicle based upon the measured force on the bottom seat cushion. The system also com ...

Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS): Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front passenger seat assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) 3. ...

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Power Door Lock Actuators: Repair procedures
Inspection Front Door Lock Actuator 1. Remove the front door trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") 2. Remove the front door module. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") 3. Disc ...

Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be he ...