Kia Sportage: Emergency starting / Push-starting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting / Push-starting

Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle lock system cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.

WARNING - Tow starting vehicle

Never tow a vehicle to start it. When the engine starts, the vehicle can suddenly surge forward and could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.

Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recom ...

If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens, you should: 1.Pull off the ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: 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 engine by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop Button once more. If the warning illuminates each time you ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Components and components location


Component Location 1. Rear drive shaft (LH) 2. Rear drive shaft (RH) ...

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