Kia Sportage: Replacing license plate lamp (Bulb type)

- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
Replacing map lamp (Bulb type)

WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing room lamp (Bulb type)

WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
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WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
Turn off v
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
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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
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
designed to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers.
ESC applies the brakes on individual
wheels and intervenes with the vehicle
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.
ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive
speed in turns, abru