Kia Sportage: General Information

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Fuel System / General Information

 Air bag non-inflation conditions

Air bags may not deploy in certain low-speed collisions where the air bag would not add any benefit beyond the protection already offered by the seat belts. Front air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the imp

 Disassembly - Replacing body panel

Disassembly 1. Body measurement Before disassembling, measure the damaged area according to the dimensions supplied in Body Dimension, Section 31. If deformation is present, use a frame straightener to adjust. When disassembling a panel, apply clamps to prevent damage of each part, an