Kia Sportage: Body (Interior and Exterior)

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior)

 Opening the hood

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment. Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment. Opening the hood Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

 Smart key immobilizer system

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the vehicle's power system is disabled. When the ENGINE START/STOP button is placed in the ON position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If