Kia Sportage: Emergency starting / Push-starting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting / Push-starting

Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle lock system cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.

WARNING - Tow starting vehicle

Never tow a vehicle to start it. When the engine starts, the vehicle can suddenly surge forward and could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recom ...

If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens, you should: 1.Pull off the ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Temperature Control Actuator Description and operation

Description The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator. Located in the heater unit, the temperature control actuator regulates the temperature in the following procedures. Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the temperat ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Unlocking

Using the door handle button 1. Carry the smart key. 2. Press the button of the driver's outside door handle. 3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound two times. 4. Press the button twice within 4 seconds and all doors and the liftga ...