Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / ENGINE START/STOP button

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and a ...

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button

Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. When all entrances ar ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. The appropriate air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious frontal collision or side collision in order to help protect the occupants from serious physic ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling Description and operation

Description 4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the 4WD coupling's multi-plate clutch and variably adjust the amount of torque d ...