Kia Sportage: Warning Messages / Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

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 whil ...

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

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

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate and the warning message will come on for a few second. After the message disappears, the master warning light will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. Conditions that ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Description and operation

Description • The inhibitor switch is installed on top of transaxle, and is connected to the shift lever by a shift cable. • Inhibitor switch signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) are transmitted to the TCM according to the driver' ...