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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-14
Seat / 3-17
Safety belts / 3-28
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-49
Trunk / 3-64
Hood / 3-66
Fuel filler lid / 3-67
Mirrors / 3-70
Interior lights / 3-73
Storage compartment / 3-74
Interior features / 3-76
Sunroof / 3-79
Luggage net / 3-81
Antenna / 3-82
Audio remote control / 3-83
Audio system / 3-84
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Theft alarm system will not operate when
the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed when the key is not in the igni-
tion and any vehicle door or the trunk (if
equipped) is open, then, the doors will
lock but the theft alarm system will not
activate. However, the theft alarm system
will automatically activate when the open
door(s) or trunk (if equipped) is closed
and locked.
Armed stage
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
position, and key is not in the ignition, the
system will be armed and the hazard
lights will flash once when the following
conditions are met:
The hood, trunk (if equipped) anddoors (including the rear hatch, if
equipped) are all closed and locked
with the transmitter.
If a door or the trunk (if equipped) is not opened within approximately 30
seconds after unlocking with the trans-
mitter, all doors will be locked again
and theft alarm system armed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not arm the system until all passen-
gers 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 passenger(s) leaves
the vehicle.
Alarm stage
The alarm will activate (horn will sound
and lights flash) when:
Any door is opened without using the
transmitter or key.
The engine hood is opened.
The alarm will sound ON for 27 seconds,
then OFF for 10 seconds. This ON/OFF
cycle will be repeated three times. During
this time, the engine will not start.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The engine will not start immediately
while the theft-alarm system is armed or
activated. You must disarm the theft-
alarm system to start the engine.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Opening the trunk with the alarm
armed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened with
the key.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open and
the alarm armed, the alarm will sound.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by depressing the
unlock button on the transmitter. After
depressing unlock button, the hazard
flasher light will flash twice to indicate the
system is disarmed.
After depressing unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.
CAUTION
Only the transmitter can disarm thearmed stage. If the transmitter doesnot disarm the system, it is neces-sary to take the following steps:
Without immobilizer system:1. Unlock and open the door with the key, which will cause thealarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn the ignition keyto "ON" position.
3. Wait for 30 seconds.
(Continued)
(Continued)
With immobilizer system: 1. Unlock and open the door with the key, which will cause thealarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn the ignition keyto "START" position.
After completing the steps above, the system will be disarmed.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust thetheft-alarm system because it couldcause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized KIA deal- er. Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments or modi- fications to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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In case of an emergency while driving··················\
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Instrument cluster ··················\
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Instrument panel overview ··················\
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Interior care··················\
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Interior features··················\
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········3-76
Interior lights ··················\
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Interior overview ··················\
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Keys ··················\
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Label information ··················\
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····5-10
Lighting··················\
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··4-31
Lubricant specifications ··················\
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Lubricants and fluids ··················\
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Luggage net ··················\
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Maintenance schedule··················\
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7-3
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-2
Manual transaxle··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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···3-70
Overheating··················\
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Overloading ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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···7-7Power steering ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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·3-3
Road warning ··················\
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Safety belts··················\
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Seat··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Specifications ··················\
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Starting the engine ··················\
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·····4-3
Steering wheel···············\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Suggestions for economical operation··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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···3-79
Theft-alarm system ··················\
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Tires and wheels ··················\
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Towing ··················\
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···6-12
Trailer towing ··················\
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Trunk ··················\
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Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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