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) Service Manual: Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Smart Key Diagnostic Repair procedures

Inspection Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool It will be able to diagnose defects of SMART KEY system with KDS/GDS quickly. KDS/GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis. The following three features will be major problem in SMAR ...