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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) 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 (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. ✽ NOTICE The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 9. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty. On inclines or curves, the fuel ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: TPMS Receiver Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box hosing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Hosing") 3. Disconnect the body control module connectors (A). ...