Kia Sportage: Automatic transaxle operation / Ignition key interlock system

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) 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 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS) Specifications

Specification Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] Output Voltage (V) 50 (0.51, 7.3) 0.3 600 (6.12, 87.0) 2.5 1100 (11.2, 159.5) 4.5 ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Programming

Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the ACC position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be replaced in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmissi ...