2008 KIA Amanti immobilizer

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-13
Seats / 3-17
Driver position memory system / 3-28
Safety belts / 3-30
Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-52
Trunk / 3-76
Hood / 3-80
Fuel filler lid / 3-81
Mirrors / 3-84
Interior lights / 3-88
Storage compartments / 3-89
Interior features / 3-91
Sunroof / 3-96
Antenna / 3-98
Audio remote control / 3-99
Audio systems / 3-100
Knowing your vehicle

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Knowing your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
The immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines whether the ignition key
is valid or not.
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 cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate 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.
✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys near it.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
keys separate.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, if the IMMO indicator remains
on continuously after blinking 6 times,
your transponder equipped in the ignition
key is out of order. You cannot start the
engine without the lime home procedure.
To start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch.
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 indicating
the beginning of the limp home proce-
dure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi- tion.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for the
metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from normally
transmitting
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer pass word is a cus -
tomer unique pass word and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.

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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 suc- cessfully, 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 proce-
dure, you have to see an authorized Kia
dealer immediately to inspect and repair
your ignition key or immobilizer system. This device complie
s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed
to give year s of trouble free service,
however you should avoid expo- sure to moisture, static electricity
and rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adju st the
immobilizer system becaus e it
could cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, haveyour vehicle towed by an author- ized Kia dealer for in spection and
necessary repair s.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’ s authority to operate
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Driving your vehicle
Trunk lid open
warning
This warning light activates when the
trunk is not closed securely.
Low fuel level
warning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. The warning light will
come on when the fuel level has dropped
to about 9 liters. Refuel as soon as pos-
sible.
Door open
display
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position. And the door open
display will illuminate the corresponding
position light which door is not closed
securely.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
before starting the engine, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized Kia
Dealer.
Headlight high beam
indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable and will not need towing, but
have the system checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
✽NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On
Board Diagnostic System Malfunction
Indicator Light ( ) in the instrument
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
is tight.
TRUNK
OPEN!
LOW
FUEL
DOOR
OPEN!

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Index
Ignition switch ··················\
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Immobilizer system ··················\
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··3-7
Instrument cluster ··················\
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·4-25
Instrument panel overview ··················\
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Interior care··················\
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Interior features ··················\
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·····3-91
Interior lights ··················\
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Interior overview················\
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Keys ··················\
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Label information ··················\
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··5-23
Lighting ··················\
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·4-34
Lubricant specifications ··················\
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Lubricants and fluids ··················\
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Maintenance schedule ··················\
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Maintenance services ··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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··3-84
Overheating ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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·7-7Power steering ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Safety belts··················\
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Seats··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Specifications ··················\
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Starting the engine ··················\
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···4-4
Steering wheel···············\
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Storage compartments ··················\
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Suggestions for economical operation··················\
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Sunroof ··················\
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··3-96
Tires and wheels··················\
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·····7-25
Towing ··················\
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···6-12
Trailer towing ··················\
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Trunk··················\
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