Kia Sportage: LCD display messages

Door, bonnet, tailgate or sunroof open

• This message identifies which door, the bonnet, the tailgate or the sunroof is open.

Lights mode

A: Lights

This indicator shows which exterior lights are selected with the lighting control.

You can turn the Wiper/Lights Display function on or off in the Utility information view of the instrument cluster LCD.

Wiper mode

A: Front Wiper

This indicator shows the front wiper speed selected with the wiper control.

You can turn the Wiper/Lights Display function on or off in the Utility information view of the instrument cluster LCD.

Engine overheated

A: Engine Overheated

• This warning appears when the engine coolant temperature exceeds 120°C (248°F). The engine is overheating and may be damaged.

If the Kia Sportage overheats, follow the instructions in “If the engine overheats.”

Low washer fluid: (if equipped)

This warning appears when the washer fluid in the reservoir is nearly empty.

Low key battery (for smart key system)

• This message appears if the smart key battery is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP button is switched to OFF.

Press START button whilst turning wheel (for smart key system)

• This message appears if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

• Press the button while turning the steering wheel to the right and left to release the lock.

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

• This message appears if the steering wheel does not lock when the ENGINE START/STOP button is switched to OFF.

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

• This message appears if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is switched to OFF.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

• This message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the smart key is outside the vehicle.

• Keep the smart key with you when starting the Kia Sportage.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

• This message appears if the vehicle cannot detect the smart key when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

• This message appears if you try to start the engine while the shift lever is in a position other than P (Park) or N (Neutral).

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

• This message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button repeatedly without pressing the brake pedal, moving the button to ACC for a second time.

• Press the brake pedal before starting the engine.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices

The Kia Sportage can detect battery discharge caused by excessive current draw from unauthorised electrical equipment, such as a dash camera installed for use while parked.

If this warning continues after the external equipment has been removed, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Press start button again (for smart key system)

• This message appears if a fault in the ENGINE START/STOP button system prevents normal operation of the button.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once more to try to start the engine.

• If the warning appears every time you press the button, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Press start button with key (for smart key system)

• This message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the “Key not detected” warning is displayed.

• The immobiliser indicator light flashes at this time.

Low engine oil

• This message appears when the engine oil level is insufficient.

• Add engine oil as required.

For further information, refer to “Engine oil.”

WARNING

When the low engine oil level warning appears, check whether the scheduled engine oil replacement has been carried out according to the Owner’s Manual. If the oil change is overdue, replace the engine oil before topping it up.

Engine oil change due soon. Reset oil life after oil change

• This message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 5% or less.

• Have the engine oil replaced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends an authorised Kia dealer or service partner. After the oil change, reset the remaining oil life by selecting Convenience > Oil Change Reminder in the cluster’s User Settings menu, or Vehicle > Cluster > Oil Change Reminder in the infotainment system’s Settings menu.

For further information, refer to “Engine oil.”

Engine oil change due now. Reset oil life after oil change

• This message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 1% or less.

• Have the engine oil replaced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends an authorised Kia dealer or service partner. After the oil change, reset the remaining oil life by selecting Convenience > Oil Change Reminder in the cluster’s User Settings menu, or Vehicle > Cluster > Oil Change Reminder in the infotainment system’s Settings menu.

For further information, refer to “Engine oil.”

Driver Assistance settings (infotainment system)

To configure Driver Assistance features in your Kia Sportage, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver assistance on the infotainment system screen. Driver assistance ...

Head-Up Display (HUD): (if equipped)

The Kia Sportage Head-Up Display projects selected instrument cluster and navigation information onto a transparent screen in the driver’s field of view, helping you check key details without loo...