Kia Sportage: Illuminated ignition switch

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Key positions / Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the ignition switch is turned on. It will also go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed.

Key positions

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Ignition switch position

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Kia Sportage: Illuminated ignition switch

Key positions

Ignition switch position

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