Kia Sportage: 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:
Charging system warning light
This warning light indicates a malfunction of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion:
1.Drive to the nearest safe loc ...
ESC operation off
ESC OFF state
To cancel ESC operation :
• State 1
Press the ESC OFF button shortly (ESC OFF indicator light illuminates). At this
state, the engine control function does not operate. In other w ...
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