2011 KIA VENGA Owners Manual

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NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobiliser keys around.Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separately in order to avoid a start-ing malfunction.
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✽ NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorised KIA dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the
immobiliser system. It is designedto give years of trouble-free service, however you should avoid expo-sure to moisture, static electricity
and rough handling. Immobilisersystem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobiliser system because itcould cause the immobiliser sys-tem to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorised KIA
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobiliser system
are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch. Metal acces- sories may interrupt the transpon-der signal and may prevent theengine from being started.
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Features of your vehicle
Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed.
If all doors are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once to indicate that all doors are
locked. If any door is opened when the lock
button is pressed, all doors will not lock.
Unlock (2)
All doors are unlocked if the unlock but- ton is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that all doors are unlocked.
After depressing this button, the doors
will be locked automatically unless you
open any door within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlock (3, if equipped)
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.
After depressing this button, the tailgate
will be locked automatically unless you
open the tailgate within 30 seconds.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will be locked
automatically.Transmitter precautions
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NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:

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Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery 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 centre
cover (1).
2. Replace the battery with new one. 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.
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CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur- er vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entrysystem is inoperative due to changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.
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For transmitter replacement, see an
authorised 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 to moisture or static electricity. Ifyou are unsure how to use yourtransmitter or replace the battery,
contact an authorised KIA dealer.
 Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunc-tion. Be sure to use the correct
battery.
 To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, orexpose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed bat-tery can be harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.
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With 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.)
Smart key functions
Carrying 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.Locking
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 will blink once to indicate
that all doors (and tailgate) are locked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) 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 han-
dle. Even though you press the button, the
doors will not lock and the chime sounds
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.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors
(and tailgate). The hazard warning lights
will blink twice to indicate that all doors
(and tailgate) are unlocked. The button
will only operate when the smart key iswithin 0.7 m (28 in.) from the outside
door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7 m (28 in.) from the front out-
side door handle, other people can alsoopen a door without possession of the
smart key.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Tailgate unlocking
If 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.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Starting the engine with a smart key” insection 5.Smart key precautions
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NOTICE

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Battery replacement
A 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 authorised KIA dealer.
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NOTICE
The circuit inside the smart key can have
a problem if exposed to moisture or stat-
ic electricity. If you are unsure how to
use your smart key or replace the bat-
tery, contact an authorised KIA dealer.
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 “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the illus-
tration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised 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.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 the engine bonnet 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 bonnet
remains open, the hazard warning lights
will not blink and the theft-alarm will not
arm. If all doors (and tailgate) and engine
bonnet are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights blink
once. Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If thesystem is armed whilst a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door (or tailgate) orengine bonnet is opened within 30
seconds after the system enters the
armed stage, the system is disarmed
to prevent unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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