Kia Sportage: Theft-alarm system
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Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages:
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmed
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without
using the smart key.
The liftgate is opened without using
the s
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Remove the overhead console lamp assembly then check for continuity between terminals. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the map lamp switch.
Ground
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Door (-)
Battery (+)
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Removal
1. Disconnect the negat
Liftgate
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the liftgate open, you
will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into
your vehicle which can cause serious
injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the air vents and all windows open
so that additional ou