2010 KIA PICANTO alarm

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Keys / 4-2
Remote keyless entry / 4-4
Theft-alarm system / 4-6
Door locks / 4-8
Tailgate / 4-11
Windows / 4-12
Hood / 4-15
Fuel filler lid / 4-17
Steering wheel / 4-19
Mirrors / 4-22
Instrument cluster / 4-25
Rear parking assist system / 4-38
Hazard warning flasher / 4-41
Lighting / 4-41
Wipers and washers / 4-46
Interior light / 4-50
Defroster / 4-51
Manual climate control system / 4-52
Automatic climate control system / 4-60
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-67
Storage compartment / 4-70
Interior features / 4-72
Audio system / 4-77
Features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle
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This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
car. 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. D030100ASA
Armed stage
Park the car 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.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate 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 and the theft-alarm
system will be armed.
✽✽ NOTICE
The theft-alarm system by the key can
be activated by an authorized KIA deal-
er.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized KIA dealer.
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) leave the vehicle.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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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 withoutusing the transmitter.
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter.
The engine hood is opened.The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds (for Europe,Middle East Area and China), and repeat
the alarm 3 times unless the system is
disarmed (except Europe, Middle East
Area and China). To turn off the system,
unlock the doors with the transmitter. D030400ASA
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors (and tailgate) are unlocked with the
transmitter.
After depressing the unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽✽
NOTICE
 Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed. (Except China)
 If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized KIA deal-er.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.

Index
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Theft-alarm system ··························································4-6
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-6
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-41, 8-3
Towing ···········································································6-24
Trailer towing·································································5-36
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-5
Vehicle certification label ················································8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-6
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-44
Washer fluid ···································································7-31
Windows ········································································4-12
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-67
Winter driving ································································5-32
Wiper blades ··································································7-37
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-46
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