if the vehicle is running properly(regular maintanance, tune-ups etc..), you have to downshift on inclines if your vehicle is standard shift. if automatic, disengage overdrive while going up hills.
Power
Because if the KIA sportage has power locks it has or can get a key less entry system
Battery Group Size 58 for: 2000 Kia Sportage, 2001 Kia Sportage, 1999 Kia Sportage
Check your battery
The 2010 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 10.9 in. (70.9 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2005 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 10.9 in. (70.9 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2014 Kia Sportage is 6 ft. 1 in. (73 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2007 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 10.9 in. (70.9 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2002 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 8.1 in. (68.1 in.)12V front power outlet(s) wide.
The 2006 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 10.9 in. (70.9 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2012 Kia Sportage is 6 ft. 1 in. (73 in.)1 one-touch power windows wide.
The 2001 Kia Sportage is 5 ft. 8.1 in. (68.1 in.)12V front power outlet(s) wide.