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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