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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / 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 brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal. It means that you ...

Key not detected (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: General information

Towing If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. [Front] [Rear] Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle : – ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Pull down rear door window glass by pressing the power window glass switch. 2. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim") 3. Remove the rear d ...