Kia Sportage: LCD display warning
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and if any door is opened or closed with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC, ON, or START position, the warning illuminates on the LCD display. Also, the chime sounds for 5 seconds when the smart key is not in the vehicle and the door is closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is not detected and you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for 10 seconds. Also, the immobilizer indicator light blinks for 10 seconds.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the OFF position when the smart key in the vehicle discharges, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds. Also, the warning chime sounds once. Replace the battery with a new one.
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Press cluch pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.
If you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the ENGINE START/STOP button will turn to the ACC position. If the button is pressed once more it will turn to the ON position. The warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position to turn off the engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for about 10 seconds. (if equipped)
When the stop lamp fuse is disconnected, the warning illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD display.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button for 10 seconds with the engine start/stop button in ACC.
Press start button again
If you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP button system, the warning illuminates for 10 seconds and the chime sounds continuously to indicate that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.
The chime will stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button system works normally or the theft alarm system is armed.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
Shift to «P» or «N» to start the engine
If you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, the warning illuminates for about 10 seconds on the LCD display.
You can also start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position, but for your safety start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
This warning light indicates the washer fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the washer fluid as soon as possible.
Align Steering Wheel (left aligned)
If you start the engine when the wheel is steered to the left at an angle over 90 degrees, «Align Steering Wheel» message will appear on the instrument cluster for 5 seconds after a few seconds of system check. In this condition, the warning message will disappear if the left steered angle comes down to less than 30 degrees.
Align Steering Wheel (right aligned)
If you start the engine when the wheel is steered to the right at an angle over 90 degrees, «Align Steering Wheel» message will appear on the instrument cluster for 5 seconds after a few seconds of system check. In this condition, the warning message will disappear if the right steered angle comes down to less than 30 degrees.
When the steering wheel is aligned within 30 degrees (left/right) less than 5 seconds after the «Align Steering Wheel» message is displayed, «Complete» message will appear for 2 seconds.
If driver removes the ignition key (Smart key : turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, warning message will appear on the LCD display. Also, the warning chime sounds for approximately 7 seconds.
4WD LOCK indicator
The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illuminated when the 4WD LOCK button is pushed. The purpose of this 4WD LOCK mode is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads .
Back up warning system
The Back up warning system assists the driver during backward movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle. This system is .
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Rear Seat: Components and Components Location
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Automatic heating and air conditioning
1.Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically according to the temperature setting. 2.Turn the temperature control knob to se .
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Kia Sportage: Brake System / Stop lamp switch Troubleshooting
Symptom : Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancelation trouble, EPB function cancelation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble, ESP OFF light illuminated.
Symptom : Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancelation trouble, EPB function cancelation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble , ESP OFF light illuminated.
Symptom : Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancelation trouble, EPB function cancelation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble , ESP OFF light illuminated.
Symptom : Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancelation trouble, EPB function cancelation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble , ESP OFF light illuminated.
Symptom : Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancelation trouble, EPB function cancelation trouble
| Symptom | Part that could be the cause | |
| Trouble starting | Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, ABS/VDC control module, Each wire, Connector | ① Inspect waveform using an oscilloscope on each part during vehicle acceleration/braking. (Refer to stop lamp switch circuit inspection Procedures) |
Stop lamp switch Schematic diagrams
Stop lamp switch Schematic diagrams Stop lamp switch Repair procedures
Stop lamp switch Repair procedures Adjustment 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the lower crash pad. (Ref .
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