Kia Sportage: Ignition key interlock system - Automatic transaxle operation - Automatic transaxle - Driving your vehicle - Kia Sportage SL Owners ManualKia Sportage: Ignition key interlock system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle / Automatic transaxle operation / Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot be removed.

If your vehicle is equipped with ENGINE START/STOP button, the button will not change to the OFF position unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle f ...

Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in mo ...

Other Information:

Instrument panel overview
1. Lighting controls / Turn signals 2. Steering wheel audio controls 3. Instrument cluster 4. Horn 5. Driver’s front air bag 6. Cruise controls 7. Wiper/Washer switch 8. ENGINE START/STOP but ...

Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING Never allow passengers to sit on top of the folded down seatback ...

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