Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Key not detected (for smart key system)

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button. It means that you should always have the smart key with you. ...

Press start button again (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system. It means that you could start the engin ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Start/Stop Button Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Center Fascia Panel") 3. Remove the start/stop button (A) after looseni ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter. Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator. CAUTION ...