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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To lock fuel filler door:
ress the lock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver's door
All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (15
km/h). Fuel lid is also locked when
vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (
Description and Operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is appli