Kia Sportage: Key positions / Illuminated ignition switch

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Key positions / Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the ignition switch is turned on. It will also go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed.

Key positions

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Ignition switch position

LOCK The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. ACC (Accessory) The electrical accessories are operative. If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition switch to the ACC pos ...

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