Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / 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.

Smart key immobilizer system

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 ...

Armed stage

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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)

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