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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) 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 (2015-2025) Service Manual: Seat Heater Switch Repair procedures

Removal [Front Seat] 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia lower panel. (Refer to body - "Center Fascia Panel") 3. Using a flat-tip screwdriver ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Door Lock

Using the door handle button - Carry the smart key. - Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate. - Press the button of the outside door handle. - The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once. - Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle. ✽ NO ...