Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system
be kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.
Immobilizer system
Folding key immobilizer system
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
僅 Do not put metal accessories near the
ignition switch.
僅 Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies that the
ignition key is valid.
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If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.
NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Immobilizer damage
Deactivating the immobilizer sys
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tem
Do not expose your immobilizer system
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin
der and turn it to the ON position.
to moisture, static electricity or rough
handling. This may damage your immo
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bilizer.
Activating the immobilizer sys
tem
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
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CAUTION
Immobilizer alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust the immo
bilizer system because it could cause the
immobilizer system to malfunction.
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Your Immobilizer password is a cus
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tomer unique password and should be
Smart key immobilizer system
kept confidential. Do not leave this num
ber anywhere in your vehicle.
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The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
vehicle's power system is disabled.
NOTICE
Keep each key separately in order to
avoid a starting malfunction.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button
is placed in the ON position, the immobi
lizer system indicator should come on
briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts
to blink, the system does not recognize
the coding of the key.
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NOTICE
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle,
do not leave spare keys anywhere in
your vehicle. Your immobilizer password
is a customer unique password should
Place the ENGINE START/STOP button
in the OFF position, then place the
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