Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / 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 should depress the brake pedal to start the engine

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

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. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Smart key precautions

The smart key will not work if any of the following occur: - The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key. - The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone. - Anothe ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Auto Head Lamp Leveling Unit Description and operation

Description According to driving environment and loading state of vehicle, head lamp lighting direction is changed to keep the driver's visibility range and to protect the driver's vision from glare, aiming at safety driving. Sensor integrated ECU mounting on t ...