Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal. It means that you ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Parking assist system

■ Rear ■ Front The parking assist system assists the driver during movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within the distance of 39 in. (100 cm) in front and 47 in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle. This system is a supplemental system and it is not intended to nor does ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Tire chains

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting some types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended instead of snow chains. Do not mount tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels; snow chains may cause damage to the ...