Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

✽ NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position; however; we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position for your safety.

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