Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Press start button again (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / 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 engine by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/Stop Button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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. ...

Press start button with key (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating. At this time, the immobilizer indicator light bli ...

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