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: Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds: When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ACC or ON. - At this time, you can start the engine. - The indicator light goes off after starting the engine. This indicator li ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Front Glass Repair procedures

Removal • To remove the front glass, use the tools shown in the following figure. [Tools Composition] ① Square wire ② Inser ...