Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

Press start button while turn steering (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed. It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button whil ...

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere in the Electric Power Steering system or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light () or EPS warning light remains on, take your ve ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate and the warning message will come on for a few second. After the message disappears, the master warning light will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. Conditions that ...