Door Ajar Warning Light; Tailgate Open Warning Light; Immobiliser Indicator; With Smart Key System - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Door ajar warning light

This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.

Tailgate open warning light

This warning light illuminates when the
tailgate is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
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Immobiliser indicator

(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This indicator illuminates when the
immobiliser key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
indicator goes out after the engine is run-
ning.
If this indicator blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before start-
ing the engine, have the system checked
by an authorised KIA dealer.

With smart key system

If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immo-
biliser indicator illuminates, blinks or
goes off.
• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, the indicator
will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds to indicate that you are able to
start the engine. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP
pressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you are
not be able to start the engine.
• If the indicator illuminates only for 2
seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP
turned to ON position with the smart
key in the vehicle, have the system
checked by an authorised KIA dealer.
• When the battery is weak, if the
ENGINE START/STOP
pressed, the indicator will blink and you
are not able to start the engine.
However, you are able to start the
engine by inserting the smart key in
the smart key holder. Also, if the smart
key system related parts have a prob-
lem, the indicator will blink.
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