Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Press start button while turn steering (for smart key system)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trip modes (Trip computer) / Warning Messages / Press start button while turn steering (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Description and operation

Description • Line pressure control solenoid valve is a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, line pressure is controlled by solenoid valve. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Lane departure warning system (LDW)

This system detects the lane with a sensor at the front windshield and notifies you if it detects that your vehicle leaves the lane. WARNING - LDWS Alert The LDWS is a supplemental system and only intended to provide you with information regarding your vehicle's position on the roadway. ...