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Tailgate
Opening the tailgate • The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter or central door lock switch. • If unlocked, the tailgate can be ope ...

Theft-alarm system
Theft alarm system will not operate when the ignition key is in the ignition switch. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and any vehicle door or ...

Powertrains and Performance
Two engines are offered on the Sportage LX: a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder (140 hp and 136 pound-feet of torque) and a 2.7-liter V6 (173 hp and 178 lb-ft). The Sportage EX comes standard with th ...