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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) 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 (2015-2019) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 2. After loosening each mounting bolt of the low-pitch horn (A) and high-pitch horn (B), detach the connector (C) and remove the ho ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Main components of the occupant detection system

A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated. An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” ...