Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Press start button while turn steering (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / 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 while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

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

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual: PTG Spindle Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Pillar Trim") 3. Disconnect the PTG spindle connector (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement

If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. WARNING - HID Headlamp (if equipped) Do not attempt to replace or inspect the HID headlamp (XENON bulb) due to electric shock danger. If the light bulb does not operate, have your vehicle checked by an ...