Kia Sportage: Theft-alarm system / Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
- A front or rear door is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
- The liftgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
- The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds, and repeat the horn 3 times unless the system is disarmed.
To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the ignition key or transmitter (or
smart key).
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and liftgate) and engi ...
The system will be disarmed when
• The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key) or
the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights wi ...
Other information:
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear
indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road, to
reduce the possibility of losing co ...
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes
off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off wit ...