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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) 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 (2015-2026) Service Manual: Description and operation

Description Operation procedure (Perpendicular/parallel parking) 1. Select the parking mode by operating sub system switch (A) in the parking direction while checking the message on the instrument panel. Voice guidance: Select the parking mode. Pay ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Rear Door Latch Components and components location

Component Location 1. Rear door latch ...