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) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Adjustment Description The friction material inside the coupling will degrade over time. Therefore, corresponding compensation values must be referenced and entered after replacing the controller or the coupling. Compensation Requirement and Procedure ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptom Suspect area Engine will not start or hard to start Vapor hose damaged or disconnected Engine struggles to start Malfunction of the Purge Control Solenoid Valve ...