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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Description and Operation
Description
Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's
temperature and conveys the readings to
TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose resistance has an
inversely proportional
relationship with the tempe
Components and Components Location
Components
Front bumper cover
Front bumper side bracket [LH]
Front bumper side bracket [RH]
Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter