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The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-tion. The IMMO indicator ( ) will
blink 6 times and remain on indicat-
ing the beginning of the limp home
procedure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.
3. To enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition key
to the ON and ACC position twice.
Perform the same procedure for
the next digits between 3 seconds
and 10 seconds (for example, for
“3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC
3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 10 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 10
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again. After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou-ble free service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your enginein spite of limp home procedure,have your vehicle towed by anauthorized Kia dealer forinspection and necessaryrepairs.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
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DOOR LOCKS Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle Driver’s door can be locked andunlocked with the key.
Turn the key to the left to lock all doors.
Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the
right twice within 3 seconds to
unlock all doors.
Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key. Once the doors are unlocked, it
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the door by the hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (
➀) or
door lock switch (
➁) to the “LOCK”
position and close the door (
➂).
✽ ✽ NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
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NOTICEIf the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicleWith the door lock button To unlock a door, pull the door lock
button out to the “UNLOCK” posi-
tion (the red part (
➁) of the button
becomes visible).
To lock a door, push the door lock button (
➀) to the “LOCK” position
(red part (➁) of the knob becomes
invisible).
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (
➂) outward. If the inner door handle of driver’s
side door is pulled when the door
lock button is in lock position, the
button is unlocked and door opens
(if equipped).
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and door is open.
1GHA2013
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Lock
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With central door lock switchThe central door locking switch is
located on the driver’s arm rest. It is
operated by depressing the door lock
switch. If any door is open when the
switch is depressed, the door will
remain locked when closed. When pushing down on the front
portion (
➀) of the driver’s door
lock switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.
When pushing down on the rear portion (
➁) of the switch, all vehicle
doors will unlock.
However, if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open,
the doors will not lock when the
front portion of central door lock
switch is pressed.
CAUTION
The doors should always be fully closed and locked whilethe vehicle is in motion to pre-vent accidental opening of thedoor. Locked doors will alsodiscourage potential intruderswhen the vehicle stops orslows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles,motorcycles, bicycles orpedestrians approaching thevehicle in the path of the door.Opening a door when some-thing is approaching cancause damage or injury.
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Rear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
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WARNING
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
can invite theft or possible harm
to you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle while you
are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
WARNING
- Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or severe injury to unat-
tended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.
Furthermore, children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm,
possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended
in your vehicle.
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Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle. To open or
close a window, press down or pull
up the front portion of the correspon-
ding switch.
Automatic power windowDepressing or pulling up the power
window switch momentarily to the
second detent position (
\b) com-
pletely lowers or lifts the window
even when the switch is released. To
stop the window at the desired posi-
tion while the window is in operation,
pull up or depress the switch
momentarily to the opposite direction
of the window movement.
If the battery has been discharged
or disconnected, the automatic
power window system must be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON posi- tion.
2. Close each window and continue pulling up on each power window
switch for at least 0.5 second after
the window is completely closed. Automatic window reversal (When
window is closed by the automatic
power window)
If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 15cm to allow
the object to be cleared.
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Power window lock switch The driver can disable the powerwindow switches on a passenger
door by depressing the power win-
dow lock switch located on the dri-
ver’s door to LOCK (pressed).
When the power window lock switch is ON, the driver’s master
control cannot operate the passen-
ger door power windows either.
Power window timer
(if equipped)The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or turn to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
power windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 seconds after the
ignition key removal.
WARNING
The automatic window rever- sal feature (window lowers
150 mm when resistance is
detected) will only operate
when the automatic power
window up operation feature
is used. Automatic window
reverseal will not operate if
the window is raised using the
first detent position (
➄) on the
power window switch. Always
double check to make sure all
faces, arms, hands and other
obstructions are safely out of
the way of before operating
the power window.
If an object less than 4 mm in diameter is caught between
the window glass and the
upper window channel, the
automatic reversal may not
detect the resistance and will
not operate. Therefore, always
check for any obstructions
before raising any window.
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WARNING
Do not strike the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies.
Do not attempt to service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.
Improper handling of the pre-
tensioner seat belt assem-
blies, and failure to heed the
warnings not to strike, modify,
inspect, place, service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies may lead to
improper operation or inad-
vertent activation causing
serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts
when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.
CAUTION
Because the sensor that acti-
vates the SRS airbag is con-nected with pre-tensioner seatbelt, the SRS airbag warninglight on the instrument panelwill blink or illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds afterthe ignition key has beenturned to the “ON”position,
then the light should go off.
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is
not working properly, thiswarning light will illuminateeven if there is no malfunctionof SRS airbag system. If theSRS airbag warning light doesnot illuminate when the igni-tion key is turned to “ON”,or
if it remains illuminated after blinking or illuminating forapproximately 6 seconds, or ifit illuminates while the vehicleis being driven, please havean authorized Kia dealerinspect the pre-tensioner seatbelt or SRS airbag system assoon as possible.
WARNING
Pre-tensioners are designed
to operate once. After activa-
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat
belts, of any type, should
always be replaced after they
have been worn during a colli-
sion.
Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. This must be
done by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
The pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms becomehot during activation. Do nottouch the pre-tensioner seatbelt assembly for several min-utes after they have been acti-vated.
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