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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If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power liftgate to operate normally, reset
the power liftgate as follow:
Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position.
Press and hold the Power liftgate
open/close
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