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Kia Sportage: Identification Number Locations/Description

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / General Information / Identification Number Locations/Description

Identification Number Locations

Identification Number Description

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
- KNA: Passenger vehicle, MPV (Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) ZRV (Recreational Vehicle)
- KNC: Commercial vehicle (Van)
- KND: MPV/SUV/RV (For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico)
- KNH: Van
Vehicle line
- P: SPORTAGE
Model & Series
- A: Low grade (L)
- В: Middle-Low grade (GL)
- C: Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX)
- D: Middle-High grade (HGS)
- E: High grade (TOP)
Body/Cabin type. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- KNA
  - 1 : Limousine
  - 2 : Sedan - 2 door
  - 3 : Sedan - 3 door
  - 4 : Sedan - 4 door
  - 5 : Sedan - 5 door
  - 6 : Coupe
  - 7 : Convertible
  - 8 : Wagon
  - 9 : Commercial Van
  - 0 : Pick-Up
- KNC (Commercial vehicle / Van)
- Except U.S.A. Canada, Mexico. Gulf Cooperation Council. China
  - X : Standard Cabin / Semi-Bonnet
  - Y : Double Cabin / Bonnet
  - Z : Super Cabin / Box
- For U.S.A, Canada. Mexico. Gulf Cooperation Council, China
  - 2 : Standard Cabin Class-H 4x2
  - 3 : Standard Cabin Class-E 4x2 / Semi-Bonnet Class-E 4x2
  - 4 : Standard Cabin Class-E 4x4 / Semi-Bonnet Class-E 4x4
  - 5 : Standard Cabin Class-F 4x2 / Semi-Bonnet Class-F 4x2
  - 6 : Standard Cabin Class-F 4x4 / Semi-Bonnet Class-F 4x4
  - 7 : Double Cabin Class-E 4x2 / Bonnet Class-E 4x2
  - 8 : Double Cabin Class-E 4x4 / Bonnet Class-E 4x4
  - 9 : Double Cabin Class-F 4x2 / Bonnet Class-F 4x2
  - 0 : Double Cabin Class-F 4x4 / Bonnet Class-F 4x4
  - A : Super Cabin Class-E 4x2 / Box Class-E 4x2
  - В : Super Cabin Class-E 4x4 / Box Class-E 4x4
  - C : Super Cabin Class-F 4x2 / Box Class-F 4x2
  - D : Super Cabin Class-F 4x4 / Box Class-F 4x4
- KND
  - 1 : Wagon 4x2 Class-A
  - 2 : Wagon 4x2 Class-B
  - 3 : Wagon 4x2 Class-C
  - 4 : Wagon 4x2 Class-D
  - 5 : Wagon 4x2 Class-E
  - 6 : Wagon 4x2 Class-F
  - 7 : Wagon 4x2 Class-G
  - A : Wagon 4x4 Class-A
  - В : Wagon 4x4 Class-B
  - C : Wagon 4x4 Class-C
  - D : Wagon 4x4 Class-D
  - E : Wagon 4x4 Class-E
  - F : Wagon 4x4 Class-F
  - G : Wagon 4x4 Class-G
- KNH
  - 1 : Box
  - 2 : Bonnet
  - 3 : Semi-Bonnet
Restraint system. Brake system
- KNA, KND
- Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico
  - 0 : Both side - None
  - 1 : Both side - Active belt
  - 2 : Both side - Passive belt
- For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico

KNC, KNH

Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico

7 : Hydraulic brake system

8 : Pneumatic brake system

9 : Mixed brake system

For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico

X : Hydraulic brake system

Y : Pneumatic brake system

Z : Mixed brake system

Engine type
- 2 : Gasoline engine 2.4 MPI (Theta-II)
- 6 : Gasoline engine 2.0 T-GDI (Theta-II)
Check digit or Driver's side & Transmission
- Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico. Gulf Cooperation Council, China. Yemen
  - A : LHD & MT
  - В : LHD & AT
  - C : LHD & MT+Transfer
  - D : LHD & AT+Transfer
  - E : LHD & CVT
  - L : RHD & MT
  - M : RHD & AT
  - N : RHD & MT+Transfer
  - S : RHD & AT+Transfer
  - T : RHD & CVT
Model year
- A : 2010, В : 2011, C : 2012. D : 2013 ...
Plant of production
- 5 : Hwasung (Korea)
- 6 : Sohari (Korea)
- 7 : Kwangju (Korea)
- T : Seosan (Korea)
Vehicle production sequence number
- 000001 -999999

Paint Code

Engine Number

Engine fuel
- G : Gasoline
Engine range
- 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder
Engine development order and capacity
- К : Theta engine (Gasoline)
Engine Capacity
- E : 2359cc (Theta-II engine MPI)
- H : 1998cc (Theta-II engine T-GDI)
Production year
- A : 2010, B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013 ...
Plant of production
- A : Asan (Korea)
- В : Beijing (China)
- H : Hwasung (Korea)
- К : Montgomery (U.S.A)
- M : Chennai (India)
- P : Poseung (Korea)
- S : Sohari (Korea)
- T : Izmit (Turkey)
- U : Ulsan (Korea)
- W : Shandong (China)
- Z : Zilina (Slovakia)
- 1 : Yancheng (China)
Engine production sequence number
- 000001 -999999

Transaxle Number

Manual

Model
- S : M6GF2
Production year
- A : 2010, B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013 ...
Plant of production
- J : Hwaseong (Korea)
Final gear ratio
- D : 5.071 /3.737
Transaxle production sequence number
- 000001 -999999

Automatic

Model
- EB : A6MF1 (Theta-II 2.4 MPI2WD)
- ED : A6MF1 (Theta-II 2.4 MPI 4WD)
- BB : A6LF2 (Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI2WD)
- BD : A6LF2 (Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI 4WD)
Production year
- A : 2010, В : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013 ...
Final gear ratio
- R : 3.195
- F : 3.320
Detailed classification
- A : Theta-II 2.4 MPI / 2.0 T-GDI
Spare
Transaxle production sequence number
- 000001 -999999

Warning / Caution Label Locations

Radiator cap caution Fan caution Battery caution Battery Caution Label Description Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd) Keep flames or sparks away from the battery. Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle: The operator loads the vehicle

Meaning Of Symbols

There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols indicate the part to apply such materials during service. Do not reuse the part. Replace a new one. Apply engine oil or transmission oil to the part. Apply

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Paddle shifter

Paddle shifter (if equipped) The paddle shift function is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual mode. With the shift lever in the D position Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one

Starter

Components and Components Location Components Front housing Starter solenoid assembly Lever Lever packing Planet shaft assembly Planetary gear assembly Packing Shield Amature assembly Brush holder assembly Yoke assemb