2009 KIA Spectra immobilizer

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Immobilizer system / 3-6
Door locks / 3-8
Windows / 3-13
Seat / 3-16
Safety belts / 3-27
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-50
Trunk / 3-69
Hood / 3-71
Fuel filler lid / 3-73
Mirrors / 3-76
Interior lights / 3-80
Storage compartment / 3-81
Interior features / 3-83
Sunroof / 3-87
Luggage net / 3-90
Antenna / 3-91
Audio system / 3-92
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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 Immobilizer unit 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 sends
the signal to the Immobilizer unit.The Immobilizer unit checks the sig-
nal and determines whether the igni-
tion 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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NOTICEWhen 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 malfunction after you
receive your new vehicle.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for themetal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal fromnormally 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 vehicle.

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This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter- ference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Limp home (override) proce-
dureWhen you turn the ignition key to the
ON position, if the IMMO indicator
remains on continuously after blink-
ing 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 indicat-
ing the beginning of the limp home
procedure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position. 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 successfully, 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 pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure,have your vehicle towed by anauthorized Kia dealer forinspection and necessaryrepairs.

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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 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. Once the doors are unlocked, they
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 your vehicle is equipped with the
remote keyless entry system,
there is no key lock on the front
passenger's door.
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CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou-ble free 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 immobilizersystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
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Driving your vehicle
Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift
lever selection.Door ajar warningThis warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer 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 posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning Parking brake warning This light is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released.Low brake fluid level warningIf the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required. Then
check all brake components for
fluid leaks.

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Air bag - supplemental restraint system....................3-50
Air cleaner....................................................................7-21\
Antenna ........................................................................\
3-91
Audio system ................................................................3-92
Automatic transaxle.............................................4-6, 7-18
Battery ........................................................................\
..7-25
Before driving ................................................................5-5
Brake system ................................................................4-11
Brakes and clutch ........................................................7-15
Climate control air filter.............................................7-22
Cruise control ..............................................................4-21
Defroster .......................................................................4\
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Door locks ......................................................................3-\
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Electrical circuit protection........................................6-12
Emergency starting .......................................................6-9
Emission control system ...............................................5-3
Engine compartment ...........................................2-4, 7-10 Engine cooling system .................................................7-12
Engine oil and oil filter ...............................................7-11
Exterior care ................................................................7-40
Fuel filler lid ................................................................3-73
Fuel requirements .........................................................5-2
Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-29
Hazard warning flasher ..............................................4-46
Hood....................................................................\
..........3-71
How to use this manual ................................................1-2
If you have a flat tire...................................................6-24
Ignition switch ...............................................................4-2
Immobilizer system .......................................................3-6
In case of an emergency while driving ........................6-2
Instrument cluster .......................................................4-28
Instrument panel overview...........................................2-3
Interior care .................................................................7-44
Interior features...........................................................3-83
Interior lights ...............................................................3-80
Interior overview ...........................................................2-2ABCDE
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