Kia Sportage: Emergency starting

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting

If the engine will not start

If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly 1.If your car has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency brake is set. 2.Check the bat ...

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recom ...

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates if the ignition switch is turned ON and goes off in approximately 3 seconds if the system is operating normally. If the ABS warning light remains on, comes on while ...

Immobilizer indicator
With smart key system If any of the following occurs in a vehicle equipped with the smart key, the immobilizer indicator illuminates, blinks or goes off. When the smart key is in the vehicle, ...