Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Description and operation

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors in engine control system, so it consists of the two sensors which adapt individual sensor power and ground line. The second sensor monitors the first sensor and its output voltage is half of the first one. If the ratio of the sensor 1 and 2 is out of the range (approximately 1/2), the diagnostic system judges that it is abnormal.

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Description and operation

Description Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most imp ...

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Turn the ignition switch ON. 3. Me ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse order of removal. To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly. If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it e ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Stowing the rear seat belt

The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion when not in use. The center seat belt can be stowed with the plate and webbing rolled in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion. Routing the seat belt webbing through the rear seat ...