Kia Sportage: Indicator Lights / Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Warning and indicator lights / Indicator Lights / Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

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