Kia Sportage: Body composition
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicle.

Body service holes
Body service holes are provided in the inner panel to improve serviceability
of the body.

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Radiator support panel complete
Fender apron panel
Fender apron panel assembly
Front side outer member assembly
Cowl & Dash panel
Cowl panel complete
Cowl side outer pan
Front seat cross rear member assembly
Center floor panel
Side sill inner panel assembly
Center floor side outer member assembly
Center floor side inner member assembly
Propeller shaft m
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When not using the LATCH system, all
child restraints must be secured to a
vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a
lap/shoulder belt.
Automatic locking mode
All passenger seat belts move
freely
under normal conditions and only lock
under extreme or emergency conditions
(emergency locking
Description and Operation
Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing
system. The standard reference ignition timing
data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the
ECM (Engine Control Module).
The engine operati