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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) 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 (2015-2024) Service Manual: 26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve (26/B_VFS) Description and operation

Description • 26 Brake control solenoid valve is a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, hydraulic pressure of 26 brake is controlled by solenoid valve. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the front impact ...