Kia Sportage: 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.
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.
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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.
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Other information:
• This warning light informs the driver the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) malfunction (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction and so on.
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■ Front view
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance).
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Front fog lamp (Maintenance)
4. Wheel and tire
5. Outside rearview mirror
6. anorama sunroof
7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)
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