2006 KIA CERATO ignition

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s Air Bag (if equipped)
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Seat warmer(if equipped)
7. Traction control system (if equipped)
8. Hazard
9. Climate control system
10. Shift lever
11. Passenger’s airbag (if equipped)
12. Glove box
13. Audio controls (if equipped)
14. Auto cruise controls (if equipped)
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The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this num-
ber will enable an authorized Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle. Key operations ➀
Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock
the glove box (if equipped), and
open the trunk (if equipped).
➁ Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk (if equipped).
KEYS
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WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children.
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts forthe ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, theignition switch may not returnto ON after START. If this hap- pens, the starter will continue tooperate causing damage to thestarter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in thewiring.

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✽✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interferewith normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
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NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er vehicle warranty. Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key, and antenna coil in the
key cylinder and BCM (Body Control
Module) in the instrument panel.
With this system, whenever you
insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, the
antenna coil in the ignition switch
receives a signal from the transpon-
der in the ignition key and then sendsthe signal to the BCM (Body controlModule).
The BCM checks the signal whether
the ignition key is valid.
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.To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-tion.
To activate the immobilizer sys- tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
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NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around.Otherwise the engine may not start
or may stop soon after it starts. Keepeach key separately not to have any
malfunction after you receive yournew vehicle.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trou-blefree service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois- ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
 Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
to unlock and toward front of vehi-
cle to lock.
 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.
 If you lock/unlock the front door with a key, all vehicle doors will
lock/unlock automatically. (ifequipped)
To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (➀) or
door lock switch ( ➁, if equipped) to
the “LOCK” position and close thedoor ( ➂).
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close allwindows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
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✽✽NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multi- ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lockswitch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage tosystem components.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
 To unlock a door, push the door lock button to the “UNLOCK” posi- tion.
 To lock a door, push the door lock button ( ➀) to the “lock” position. If
the door is locked, red part ( ➁) of
the knob becomes invisible.
 To open a door, pull the door han- dle ( ➂) outward.  Front doors cannot be locked if the
ignition key is in the ignition switchand door is open.
 If you lock/unlock the front door with door lock button, all vehicle
doors will lock/unlock automatical-
ly. (if equipped)
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With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
The 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 the door. Locked doors will alsodiscourage potential intruderswhen the vehicle stops or slows.
 Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles,motorcycles, bicycles orpedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door.Opening a door when some-thing is approaching can cause damage or injury.
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