Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Rearview camera

The rearview camera will activate with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehicle through the r ...

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after t ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Recharging the battery

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlamps or interior lamps were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours. If the battery gradual ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Intake Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector. 3. Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when 12V is connected to terminal 3 and grou ...