Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal. It means that you ...

Key not detected (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Roof Trim Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Anti-Pinch Strip Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the tailgate upper trim. (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Trim") 3. Remove the tailgate side trim. (Refer to Body - ...