Kia Sportage: Fundamental procedures
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1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.
3. Protect moldings, garnishe
Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld,
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Safe Exit Warning malfunction
A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the warning message will
appear on the cluster, and the master
warning light ( ) will appear on
the cluster.
Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Repair procedures
Removal
High Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
3. Remove the spoiler.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp assembly (B