Kia Sportage: Immobilizer System
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Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Description and Operation
Description
The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition
key is used, in addition to the
Replacement
Problems And Replacement Parts:
Replacement Of ECM And SMARTRA
In case of a defective ECM, the unit has to be replaced with a "virgin" or
"neutral" ECM. Al
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the steering column assem
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The brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is changed by pressing the
illumination control button ("+" or "-")
when the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON, or the tail
lamps are turned on.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster
while drivi
Use the information in the following sections
to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the exterior of your
vehicle. Keeping the exterior clean is not
only aesthetically pleasing, but it also
helps to pro