Kia Sportage: 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.
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 ...
It means that any door, hood, or liftgate is open.
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Other information:
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 ...
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and
can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block
and senses engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pre ...