Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

Shift to P position (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park) position. At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If y ...

Press start button while turn steering (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed. It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button whil ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Hood Insulator Pad Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).    Be careful not to damage the hood and body. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push th ...