Kia Sportage: Automatic transaxle operation / Ignition key interlock system

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle / Automatic transaxle operation / Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key cannot be removed.

If your vehicle is equipped with ENGINE START/STOP button, the button will not change to the OFF position unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Shift lock system

For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle f ...

Good driving practices

Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. Slow do ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Automatic reversal

During power opening and closing if the power liftgate is blocked by an object or part of the body, the power liftgate will detect the resistance. If the resistance is detected while opening the liftgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction. If the resistance is detected whi ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Specifications

Specifications Smart Key Unit Items Specification Rated voltage DC 12 V Operating voltage DC 9 - 16 V Operating temperature -22 - 176°F (-30 - 80°C) ...