2008 KIA Sedona Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
• A front or rear door is opened without
using the ignition key or transmitter.
• The tailgate 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 disarmed. To
turn off the system, unlock the doors with
the ignition key or transmitter.
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NOTICE
Avoid trying to start the engine while
the alarm is activated. The vehicle start-
ing motor is disabled during the theft-
alarm stage.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by depressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or
unlocked with the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to indi-
cate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 seconds,
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 disarmed.

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Features of your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key,
and antenna coil in the key cylinder and
Immobilizer Control Unit (or Smartra
Unit).
With this system, whenever you insert
your ignition key into the ignition switch
and turn it to ON, the antenna coil in the
ignition switch receives a signal from the
transponder in the ignition key and then
sends the signal to the ECU (Engine
Control Unit).
The ECU 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
system:
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.
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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. Keep each
key separately not to have any malfunc-
tion after you receive your new vehicle.
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NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, if the IMMO indicator goes off
after blinking 5 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 position.
The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5
times and go off indicating the begin-
ning of the limp home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi-
tion.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the key or ignition switch.
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 password is a cus-
tomer unique password 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 30 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 30 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 complies 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 ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed
to give years 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 adjust the
immobilizer system because it
could cause the immobilizer sys-
tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobilizer system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to
unlock and toward front of vehicle 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 3 seconds to unlock all doors.
• Turn the key to the left once to unlock
the passenger’s door and to the left
twice within 3 seconds to unlock all
doors.
• 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.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it may be
opened by pulling the door handle and
sliding the door towards the rear of the
vehicle.• When the door is fully open, the door
will lock into an open position. To close
the door, pull out the door handle (1)
and sliding the door (2) towards the
front of vehicle.
• If the window on the rear sliding door is
open (more than 80 mm/3 in.), the rear
sliding door will not open fully but will
open to the 3/4 position.
DOOR LOCKS
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Front doors
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Rear sliding doors
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Rear sliding doors
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To lock a door without the key, push the
inside door lock button (1) or door lock
switch (2) to the “Lock” position and close
the door (3).
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NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
WARNING
When the rear sliding door is not
fully open, it is not latched and may
move unintentionally. This could
result in a serious injury.
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Front door
Rear door
CAUTION
The left sliding door cannot be
opened when the fuel filler lid is
open. However, if the fuel filler lid is
opened after the door is opened
slightly, the left sliding door can be
slide rearward. Close the left sliding
door to prevent possible damage to
the door or the fuel filler lid.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.

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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, pull the door lock but-
ton (1) to the “Unlock” position. If the
door is unlocked, the red part (2) of the
button becomes visible.• To lock a door, push the door lock but-
ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked, red part (2) of the button
becomes invisible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3).
• If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton 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.
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NOTICE - Door lock malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try one
or more of the following techniques to
exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and manu-
al) while simultaneously pulling on
the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and han-
dles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the key
to unlock the door from outside.
With central door lock switch
The central door locking switch is located
on the front door 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.
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Front door
Rear door
Lock Unlock
Lock Unlock
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Driver’s door

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• When pushing down on the front por-
tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
• When pushing down on the rear por-
tion (2) 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 por-
tion of central door lock switch is
pressed.
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Passenger’s door (if equipped)
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 unattended chil-
dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
• Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.

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Features of your vehicle
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock located on
the front edge of the door to the “Lock”
position. When the child safety lock is
in the “Lock ( )” position, rear door
will not open when the inner door han-
dle is pulled inside the vehicle or the
sub control button of the power sliding
door is pressed.3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle or push the main control but-
ton of the power sliding door.
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle or pushing the sub
control button until rear door child safety
lock is unlocked ( ).
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
• Tailgate is locked or unlocked with a
key.
• If you lock the tailgate with a key, all
doors will lock automatically. (if
equipped)
• If you unlock the tailgate with a key, the
the tailgate will unlock only.
• To open the tailgate, insert the key into
the lock, turn it to the unlock position
and pull up the tailgate by pressing the
handle.
You can also lock/unlock the latch (but
not release it) with the central door lock
system.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
WARNING- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out and be
severely injured or killed. To prevent
children from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear door
safety locks should be used when-
ever children are in the vehicle.
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