Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / ENGINE START/STOP button

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and a ...

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button

Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. When all entrances ar ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with special tools. ✽ NOTICE Improper owner m ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Releasing the parking brake

To release the EPB (electronic parking brake), press the EPB switch while doing the following: Have the ignition switch or engine start/stop button in the ON position. Depress the brake pedal. The shift lever must be in P (Park). Make sure the brake warning light goes off. To release ...