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

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 ...

Check fuse BRAKE SWITCH (for smart key system)

This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected. It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pres ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system

*1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture. *2 Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has ou ...

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

Removal 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 2. After loosening each mounting bolt of the low-pitch horn (A) and high-pitch horn (B), detach the connector (C) and remove the ho ...