System Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The System offers the following features:
- Human machine interface through a 1-stage button, for terminal switching and engine start.
- Control of external relays for ACC/IGN1/IGN2 terminal switching and STARTER, without use of mechanical ignition switch.
- Indication of vehicle status through LED or explicit messages on display.
- Immobilizer function by LF transponder communication between fob and fob holder.
- Redundant architecture for high system dependability.
- Interface with Low Speed CAN vehicle communication network.
- Interface with LIN vehicle communication network depending on platform.
The RKE and SMART KEY functions are not considered part of this Button Engine Start system and are specified in separated system.