Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage,
the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If
triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the smart key
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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 ...
Other information:
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when you
sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with yo ...
ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after turning the
ignition ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To tu ...