Kia Sportage: LCD display warning

Key not in vehicle

If the smart key is not in the vehicle and if any door is opened or closed with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC, ON, or START position, the warning illuminates on the LCD display. Also, the chime sounds for 5 seconds when the smart key is not in the vehicle and the door is closed.

Always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected

If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is not detected and you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for 10 seconds. Also, the immobilizer indicator light blinks for 10 seconds.

Low key battery

If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the OFF position when the smart key in the vehicle discharges, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds. Also, the warning chime sounds once. Replace the battery with a new one.

Press brake pedal to start engine

If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press cluch pedal to start engine

If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal, the warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.

Shift to "P" position

If you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in the P (Park) position, the ENGINE START/STOP button will turn to the ACC position. If the button is pressed once more it will turn to the ON position. The warning illuminates on the LCD display for about 10 seconds to indicate that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position to turn off the engine.

Also, the warning chime sounds for about 10 seconds. (if equipped)

Check stop lamp fuse

When the stop lamp fuse is disconnected, the warning illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD display.

Replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button for 10 seconds with the engine start/stop button in ACC.

Press start button again

If you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP button system, the warning illuminates for 10 seconds and the chime sounds continuously to indicate that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.

The chime will stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button system works normally or the theft alarm system is armed.

If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine

If you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, the warning illuminates for about 10 seconds on the LCD display.

You can also start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position, but for your safety start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Low washer liquid

This warning light indicates the washer fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the washer fluid as soon as possible.

Align Steering Wheel (left aligned)

If you start the engine when the wheel is steered to the left at an angle over 90 degrees, "Align Steering Wheel" message will appear on the instrument cluster for 5 seconds after a few seconds of system check. In this condition, the warning message will disappear if the left steered angle comes down to less than 30 degrees.

Align Steering Wheel (right aligned)

If you start the engine when the wheel is steered to the right at an angle over 90 degrees, "Align Steering Wheel" message will appear on the instrument cluster for 5 seconds after a few seconds of system check. In this condition, the warning message will disappear if the right steered angle comes down to less than 30 degrees.

Complete

When the steering wheel is aligned within 30 degrees (left/right) less than 5 seconds after the "Align Steering Wheel" message is displayed, "Complete" message will appear for 2 seconds.

Sunroof open

If driver removes the ignition key (Smart key : turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, warning message will appear on the LCD display. Also, the warning chime sounds for approximately 7 seconds.