Starting The Vehicle - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
stronger than usual. Have the system
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends visiting an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 The sound of electronic hydraulic
brake operating or its motor may be
heard temporarily when:
- Repeatedly depressing the brake
pedal
- Opening driver's door
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Starting the vehicle

Ignition switch (if equipped)
ONQ5041210
1 LOCK
2 ACC
3 ON
4 START
Operation
僅 LOCK
- The ignition key can be removed.
僅 ACC (Accessory)
- The electrical accessories can be
operated.
僅 ON
- The warning lights can be checked.
僅 START
- Turn the ignition switch to start the
engine. The brake warning light can
be checked.
WARNING
僅 Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC whilst the vehicle is moving.
This would result in loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
僅 Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accessories
to the driver's key chain used to start
the vehicle. This may cause the driver
to accidentally make the key inserted
in the vehicle to change the ignition
position to the ACC position whilst the
vehicle is moving thereby increasing
Starting the vehicle