Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Press start button with key (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / Press start button with key (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Press start button again (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system. It means that you could start the engin ...

Check fuse BRAKE SWITCH (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected. It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pres ...

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

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: All wheel drive (AWD)

■ Type A \ ■ Type B Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD is useful when extra traction is required on road, such as, when driving on slippery, muddy such as wet, or snow-covered roads. These vehicles are not designed for challenging off- ...