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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Window / 3-16
Seat / 3-19
Safety belts / 3-30
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-54
Hood / 3-80
Fuel filler lid / 3-82
Mirrors / 3-85
Interior lights / 3-89
Storage compartment / 3-91
Interior features / 3-94
Sunroof / 3-100
Luggage net / 3-104
Tonneau cover / 3-105
Luggage center box / 3-107
Roof rack / 3-108
Antenna / 3-109
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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 operations➀Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock
the glove box.
➁ Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the
doors.
✽ ✽
NOTICEUse only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive current
in the wiring.
KEYS
1KMB20011KMB2002
1KMA2001
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.
➀
➁
Type A
Type B
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✽ ✽NOTICEThe keyless entry system transmit-
ter is designed to give you years of
troublefree use, however it can mal-
function if exposed to moisture or
static electricity. If you are unsure
how to use your transmitter or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer. For replacement transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.✽ ✽NOTICE Using the wrong battery can cause
the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, or
expose it to heat or sunlight.
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the car. This system is operated
in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Alarm" stage, and the third is the
"Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the
system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Armed stagePark the car and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the engine hood and rear hatch/window are closed
and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
HMR.082
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• If any door, rear hatch/window orengine hood remains open, the
system will not be armed. If this
happens, rearm the system as
described previous.
Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehi-
cle. If the system is armed while
a passenger(s) remains in the
vehicle, the alarm may be acti-
vated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leaves the vehicle.
Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
A front or rear door is opened with-out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter.
The rear hatch/window is opened without using the ignition key or
transmitter.
The engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for 27 seconds, and repeat the alarm
3 times unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock
the doors with the ignition key or
transmitter.✽ ✽ NOTICEAvoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the alarm stage.
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when
the doors are unlocked by depress-
ing the unlock button on the transmit-
ter or unlocked with the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After depressing unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 sec-
onds, the system will be rearmed.
If the system is not disarmed with the
ignition key or transmitter, insert the
key in the ignition switch, turn the key
to the ON position and wait for 30
seconds. Then the system will be dis-
armed.
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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle Turn the key toward rear of vehicleto unlock and toward front of vehi-
cle to lock.
Turn the key toward front of vehicle to lock all doors.
Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the
right twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped)
Turn the key to the left once to unlock the passenger’s door and to
the left twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped) Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter key (if
equipped).
Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the door by 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, if equipped) 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.
DOOR LOCKS
1KMA2004
Lock
Unlock
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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 to the “Unlock” position (the
red part (
➁) of the button becomes
visible).
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).
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. Front doors cannot be locked if the
ignition key is in the ignition switch
and door is open.
If you lock the front door with door lock button, all vehicle doors will
lock automatically.
1KMA2006
Lock
Unlock
WARNING
- Door lock
malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the
vehicle, try one or more of the
following techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock fea- ture repeatedly (both electron-
ic and manual) while simulta-
neously pulling on the door
handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door
from outside.
Move to the cargo area and open the rear hatch.
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Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) detects a
collision while the ignition switch is
ON.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked, if electrical power in the
vehicle should fail.
WARNING
- Unlocked
vehicles
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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Rear hatchOpening the rear hatch
Rear hatch is locked or unlocked
with a key.
To open the rear hatch, insert the key into the lock, turn it to the
unlock position and pull up the rear
hatch by pressing the handle
(DOOR).
You can also lock/unlock the latch
(but not release it) with the central
door lock system. If unlocked, the rear hatch can be
opened by pressing the handle
(DOOR) and pulling the hatch up.
To close the rear hatch, lower and push down the rear hatch firmly.
Make sure that the rear hatch is
securely latched.
✽ ✽ NOTICEMake certain that you close the rear
hatch/window before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may occur
to the rear hatch/window lift cylin-
ders and attaching hardware if the
rear hatch/window is not closed
prior to driving.
1KMA2017
CAUTION -
Rear hatch
The rear hatch/window swings
upward. Make sure no objects
or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the
hatch/window.
1KMA2016
Lock
Unlock
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