Kia Sportage Questions & Answers
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I have a Kia Sportage my question is if the key fob goes flat how do you get into your car as there is no key entry on the doors?
I would suggest contacting Kia directly. Good luck
Removing the mechanical key from the smart key Operation 1. Pull the driver's side door handle, holding it in place. 2. Insert the key into the tab 3. Lift the cover 4. Turn the key. 僅Locking: Left 僅Unlocking: Right If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. When you press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, the smart key should contact the button at a right angle.
How do I change the time. I try to push on the time and nothing happens. I also don’t have a setup button so I don’t know how to get there.
Does the Kia sportage SL SI 2014has a timing belt or timing chain? Thanks
It has a timing chain. Not as quite as a belt and usually lasts the life of the car. Audi for instance has a belt that needs changing every few years and costs thousands of dollars to replace.
They have a Timing Chain...
Hi everybody , just brought a Kia sportage si sl FWD , just a question about the fuel tank , I can only get 400km from a tank of fuel , is this normal ?? It says tank is 55 litre but can’t get near that in , Thank you for any advise
If you do a lot of short urban runs that’s normal, I got 450km highway. My 2019 Kia Cerato however just gave me 780km mostly highway and around 600 in town. I definitely found sportage to be a bit heavy on fuel.
Hi Simon, the Kia Sportage is a bit heavy on fuel, my 2.4 Si uses around 12lts/100 klms!! & there is only me in it & I drive it very easy...also the fuel gauges are not to accurate? have YOU CHECKED YOUR TYRE PRESSURES RECENTLY, this makes a big difference if they are low, I run mine with a little extra pressure, and last of all, have you checked the Air Filter!!!! hope this helps...
Hi I have the new Kia Sportage Gt line, it is almost unsafe how the car engages your break when it senses another car behind it when reversing. How do I turn this off?
I've had the Sportage for over a year and haven't had the problem you mention. Or at least I haven't regarded it as a problem. I just get the normal audible warnings escalating until I break. It did stop me reversing into my recycling bin once by breaking for me. Maybe yours is cutting in too soon - might be worth having Kia check it out. I'm not aware of a way to turn it of and I wouldn't want to anyway.
Thank u, its due for a service so I will mention it then
Im looking for a 2020 Kia Sportage pls ?
Is the diesel GT suitable for low km driving. Are there any issues with the filters .
How low are you talking. With diesel you need to have a nice drive say around 15 mins minimum highway speed fortnightly to burn the DPF. If you are in constant stop start traffic and do less than 15k a year I suggest a petrol if buying new due to cost difference. But diesel are nicer to drive hence why I like them and buy diesels.
Does this model include forward collision - avoidance assist?
The GT Line does at low speeds
I have a 2015 kia sportage diesel. I have 2 issues with it and both related to the audio system. I have asked kia deaIership to update the sat nav as changes to roads are not updated when using it, they said there is no updates?, the other is the the sound when taking a phone call is very low. The highest volume setting is too low, and most times I can't hear clearly due to engine and road noise. I have to pull up to hear clearly. Are there any fixes for these issues?.
Have you checked that the volume on your phone is at max when connected to Bluetooth? Sometimes this may help. If not maybe buy hearing aids :)
Volume on my phone is set maximum, no I don’t need hearing aids.
Is there any major differences between the Sportage GT-Line model built MY2018 and the MY2021 model?
Hello has anyone had the problem am having with my Kia Sportage 2017 ,I updated my Navi and it blocked now not even the radio works can I do something can anyone help please?
It should be still under warranty. Bring it back to kia, they should sort it with no charge
Try taking out the card and reinstall it.
Sell it as they are lemons
Tried taking it out but no success, no guarantee so they asked 5,ooo to fix it
I've had the SX for 3 weeks and so far love it. Sold the 2015 Sli AWD diesel to buy it. Still getting used to the new technology but there is one somewhat annoying feature. The keeping in the lane feature (as far as I can tell) can't be turned off. Well it can be but next time you start up it defaults back to the assist setting where the steering is taken over. I know this is a good safety feature but I want to decide when I want it and when I don't. Yes I can change the settings every time I get in the car on the screen or on the steering wheel but I dont want to do that forever.
Hi Rambo, I own a Sportage and do not have this feature in it, sorry and hope someone can help you.
The NQ 2022 sportage gt line is fitted with ISLA (intelligent speed limit assist) I have watched a Kia released video say this system has both visual and audible warning to let the driver know when he is over the posted speed limit. I have set the system exactly as indicated in the video however the audible warning does not work. No settings are grayed out onthe set up screen. I suspect that there is a computer glitch in the system. Any thoughts on this. It is not comprehensible that this feature is not available on a top of the range Kia when this feature has been fitted to kia and Hyundai vehicles for years
Please can anyone tell me how to change clock time? My kia book has different model displayed. My display has Radio. Media, arrow buttons to the left side and nav, map, settings to right side. When I go into settings / clock the only option I get is 12 or 24 hr. No set up button.
Hi Sal, My Sportage is 2018 model but you could set the time on your vehicle by tapping the actual time shown on the panel and then you can adjust the time accordingly. Hope this helps.
Thank you I tried that with no success unfortunately
Thinking of purchasing 2015 Kia Sportage Platinum SL My14 $19990. 1 owner 154,000 ks. Is there any issues I that should be considered or any recalls? Is this a good price. Thanks
Price seems fair if it is in very good condition. Take it for a test drive and check cruise control on down grade and upgrades. It tends to drop 4-6kph when proceeding uphill before the cruise re-engages which can be an issue if one is unaware and has another vehicle close behind. Other than that great car to drive.
Hi Sal, We purchased our Kia SL Sportage brand new and never had any issue. As long as you have it checked out throroughly seems good price.
Thanks for your help much appreciated
How do I get speed warnings on my 19 plate Sportage?
Is 196000 kms to many
I would think that depends very much on the service history and how well it was cared for and even the roads it spent its life on . Also how many ks a year you do is a factor to consider Its a good idea to get a good mechanic and a panelbeater to drive it and run his eye over it if you have no real experience with cars . There are a lot of suv's out there i would not go near but this is my second kia sportage and my 3rd will be a kia and perhaps the sorrento good luck
Thank you
Just purchased a 2021 Kia Sportage have just been told someone had an experience with catching fire parke in a garage ? Is this a cooking thing to worry about happening
For a start it does not apply to diesels only petrol models (and a quick call to your kia dealer providing the rego or the vin no will find out if you have to put it in for a no cost recall which i believe takes a 1/2 hour. I am fairly sure of the tens of thousands in aust none have had a problem but it is good Kia is pro active and on the job
good to know thank you gives me reassurance
What is the average miles/gallon?
I have a 2016 Si Diesel 6 speed transmission 30k kms. Does anyone have issues with xmission slipping between gear changers? Only happins occasionally. I will ask if there is a software update nxt service.
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