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.
To shift the transaxle f ...
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:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the crash pad garnish[LH] (A) after loos ...
ECM Terminal And Input/Output
signal
ECM Terminal Function
Connector [A]
Terminal
Description
Connected to
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