Kia 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:
Brake Line: Components and Components Location
Components
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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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