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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) 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 (2015-2024) Service Manual: Oil Pressure Switch Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2. Remove the intake manifold stay(A). Tightening torque : 18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4lb·ft) ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Opening the liftgate

The liftgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch. If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and then pulling the handle up. Only the liftgate is unlocked if the lif ...