2009 KIA Borrego key

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Features of your vehicle
D040000AHMWith a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and tailgate) and even start the
engine without inserting the key.
The functions of the buttons on a smart
key are similar to the remote keyless
entry. (Refer to the “Remote keyless
entry” in this section.)D040100AHMSmart key functionsCarrying the smart key, you may lock and
unlock the vehicle doors (and tailgate).
Also, you may start the engine. Refer to
the following, for more details.
D040101BHMLocking Pressing the button of the front outside
door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and any door unlocked, locks all
the doors (and tailgate). The hazard
warning lights blink and the chime
sounds once to indicate that all doors
(and tailgate) are locked. The button will
only operate when the smart key is with-
in 28 in. (0.7 m) from the outside door
handle. If you want to make sure that a
door has locked or not, you should check
the door lock button inside the vehicle or
pull the outside door handle.Even though you press the button, the
doors will not lock and the chime sounds
3 times if any of the following occurs:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is opened.
D040102AHM-EUUnlocking Pressing the buttons in the driver’s out-
side door handle with all doors (and tail-
gate) closed and locked, unlocks the dri-
ver’s door. The hazard warning lights
blink and the chime sounds twice to indi-
cate that the driver’s door is unlocked. All
doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if the
button is pressed once more within 4
seconds. The hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound twice to
indicate that all the doors (and tailgate)
are unlocked.
Pressing the button in the front passen-
ger’s outside door handle with all doors
(and tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks
all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard
warning lights blink and the chime
sounds twice to indicate that all doors
(and tailgate) are unlocked. The button
will only operate when the smart key is
within 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the out-
side door handle.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
OHM048001
OHM048002

Features of your vehicle84When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the front
outside door handle, other people can
also open the door without possession of
the smart key.D040103AHMTailgate unlockingIf you are within 0.7 m (28 in.) from the
outside tailgate handle, with your smart
key in possession, the tailgate will unlock
and open when you press the tailgate
handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock auto-
matically.D040104AHMStart-upYou can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Starting the engine with a smart key” in
section 5.
D040300AHM-ECSmart key precautions✽ ✽NOTICE• If, for some reason, you happen to lose
your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, and contact an authorized
KIA dealer.
• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and key to your
authorized KIA dealer to protect it
from potential theft.
• The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two- way radio system or a cellular
phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
properly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact
an authorized KIA dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur- er’s vehicle 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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D040400AHMRestrictions in handling keysWhen leaving keys with parking lot and
valet attendants, the following proce-
dures will ensure that your vehicle’s
glove box compartment can not be
opened in your absence.
1. Press and hold the release button (1)and remove the mechanical key.
2. Close and then lock the glove box using the mechanical key.
3. Leave the smart key with the atten- dant. The glove box can not be opened
without the mechanical key.
D040500BHMBattery replacementA smart key battery should last for sever-
al years, but if the smart key is not work-
ing properly, try replacing the battery with
a new one. If you are unsure how to use
your smart key or replace the battery,
contact an authorized KIA dealer.✽ ✽NOTICEThe circuit inside the smart key can
have a problem if exposed to moisture
or static electricity. If you are unsure
how to use your smart key or replace the
battery, contact an authorized KIA deal-
er.
1. Pry open the rear cover of the smart
key.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery,
make sure the battery positive “+”
symbol faces up as indicated in the
illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.✽ ✽NOTICE• Using the wrong battery can cause the
smart key to malfunction. Be sure to
use the correct battery.
• Circuits inside the smart key may develop problems when dropped,
exposed to moisture or static electrici-
ty.
• If you suspect that your smart key might have sustained some damage,
or you feel your smart key is not
working correctly, contact an author-
ized KIA dealer.
OHM048004
OHM048005
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed bat-
tery can be harmful to the environ-ment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.

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4Remote keyless entry system
operations
D020101AHM-EULock (1)All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the
lock button is pressed.
If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink (for smart
key, the chime also sounds) once to indi-
cate that all doors (and tailgate) are
locked.
However, if any door (or tailgate) remains
open, the hazard warning lights (and/or
the chime) will not operate. But if all
doors (and tailgate) are closed after the
lock button is pressed, the hazard warn-
ing lights will blink once.D020102BHM-EUUnlock (2)The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed once. The hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the driver's door is unlocked.
All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if
the unlock button is pressed once more
within 4 seconds. The hazard warning
lights will blink twice again to indicate
that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked.
After pressing this button, the doors (and
tailgate) will be locked automatically
unless you open any door within 30 sec-
onds.
D020104AHMTailgate unlock (3)The tailgate is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
However, after pressing this button, the
tailgate will lock automatically unless you
open the tailgate within 30 seconds.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock auto-
matically.D020105AHMAlarm (4)The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the transmitter.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
OEN048002OHM048003
■Type A■ Type B

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D020200AHM-ECTransmitter precautions✽
✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• 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 interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
properly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized KIA dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entrysystem is inoperative due tochanges or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufactur)er vehicle warranty.

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4D020300BHMBattery replacementA transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several years.
When replacement is necessary, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-
tly pry open the transmitter center
cover. 2. Replace the battery with a new battery
(CR2032). When replacing the battery,
make sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the illus-
tration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
For transmitter replacement, see an
authorized KIA dealer to reprogram the
transmitter.
CAUTION
The keyless entry system trans- mitter is designed to give youyears of trouble-free use, howev- er it can malfunction if exposed tomoisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use yourtransmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorized KIA dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunc-tion. Be sure to use the correctbattery.
To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, orexpose it to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately disposed bat- tery can be harmful to the envi-ronment and human health. Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)D030000AENThis system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
D030100AHM-EUArmed stagePark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the igni-tion switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and
latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart
key).
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink (for smart
key, the chime also sounds) once to indi-
cate that the system is armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
will not operate and the theft-alarm will
not arm. If all doors (and tailgate) and
engine hood are closed after the lock
button is pressed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once. The system can also be armed or dis-
armed by locking or unlocking the doors
with the key from the front doors; howev-
er, the hazard warning lights will not blink
using this method.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leaves the vehicle. If any
door (or tailgate) or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after the
system enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to prevent
unnecessary alarm.
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmedstage

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4D030200AHM-EUTheft-alarm stageThe 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 transmitter (or smart key) or
ignition key.
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key) or igni-
tion key.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds, and repeat
the horn 3 times unless the system is
disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock
the doors with the transmitter (or smart
key) or ignition key.
D030400AHM-EUDisarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when:Ignition key- The door is opened with the ignition key.Transmitter- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The tailgate unlock button is pressed.Smart key- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door ispressed while carrying the smart key.
- The tailgate unlock button is pressed.
- The tailgate is opened while carrying the smart key.
- The door is opened with the mechani- cal key.
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf you lose your keys, consult your
authorized KIA dealer.