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How to Reset the Maintenance Light on a Kia Sportage

Model: Kia Sportage QL, MK 4 - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Warning light – error code

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If you perform the service on your Kia Sportage (2016-2022) yourself without taking it to a garage, you must also remember to reset the maintenance light. If you don't know how to do this, you're in the right place as this tutorial shows exactly how to perform this operation.

Start by turning on the vehicle's ignition without starting the engine. Then press the menu button, which is the first button at the top left on the right side of the steering wheel, until the maintenance interval screen appears on the display.

Next, press and hold the "OK" button until the light resets.


Updated on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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