Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Door/Hood/Liftgate Open

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. ✽ NOTICE You can start the engine with the shift lever i ...

Sunroof Open (if equipped)

The warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine and then open the driver's door when the sunroof is open. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Service Manual: Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Switch "OFF" ignition. 2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") 3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: Warning messages

Parking brake automatically locked When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will appear. AUTO HOLD deactivating. Press brake pedal When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear. ✽ NOTI ...