The sole function of Kia’s Maintenance Reminder system is to remind owners when to take their car in for a scheduled service. A message, “SERVICE REQUIRED,” will appear each time the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The computer system tracks the engine miles from the time it was reset, and the message will trigger after a certain amount of miles driven (i.e. 5,000 miles, or 7,500 miles). When the system counts down to zero, your vehicle should have already been serviced, or it should be serviced as soon as possible. Below is how to reset Kia Sportage SERVICE REQUIRED(spanner) message.
Kia Sportage Spanner reset
- Close all doors. Gear to the park position.
- Turn the ignition on. Don’t start the engine.
- Press the MENU button to navigate the SPANNER symbol to display the SERVICE REQUIRED.
- While the SERVICE REQUIRED is displayed. Press and hold the OK button to reset the SERVICE to the next service interval schedule.
- Turn off the Ignition. Your Kia Sportage Service Required (spanner) message reset is complete.
How to set Next service interval
- Close all doors. Set gear to the park position.
- Turn on the ignition. Don’t need to start the engine.
- Press the MENU button to navigate USER SETTINGS then press the OK button.
- Then scroll down to SERVICE INTERVAL then press the OK button.
- Configure the MILES and MONTHS.
- After you configure the MILES and MONTH scroll up to select BACK.
- The select YES to select SAVE on confirmation.
- Turn off the ignition.
Note: Engine oil life is dependent not only on the factors listed in the owner’s manual, but also on your specific vehicle model, year, and what type of oil is recommended. Check the owner’s manual for more information about what oil is recommended for your vehicle, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of an experienced professionals for advice.