2014 KIA Sportage ignition

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Safety features of your vehicle
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Adding equipment to or modi-
fying your air bag-equipped
vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by chang-
ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys-
tem, front end or side sheet metal or
ride height, this may affect the oper-
ation of your vehicle's air bag sys-
tem.
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Air bag warning label
Air bag warning labels, some required by the
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(CMVSS), are attached to the sunvisor to
alert the driver and passengers of potential
risks of the air bag system.
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Always have the ignition OFFin an abnormal situation. The
side air bags may inflate if the
vehicle is tilted such as when
being towed because the
rollover sensor detects it as a
rollover situation.
Be careful not to cause impact to the doors when the ignition
is ON. The air bags may
inflate.
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Immobilizer system
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic engine immobilizer sys-
tem to reduce the risk of unautho-
rized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
that the ignition 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.
WARNING - Ignition key(smart key)
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the Ignition key
(smart key) is dangerous even if
the key is not in the ignition
switch or start button is ACC or
ON position. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition switch or
press the start button. The
Ignition key (smart key) would
enable children to operate
power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children, when the engine is
running.
WARNING
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used,
the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this
happens, the starter will contin-
ue to operate causing damage
to the starter motor and possi-
ble fire due to excessive current
in the wiring.

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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.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When 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 in
order to avoid a starting malfunc-
tion.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
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 adjust theimmobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys-tem to malfunction and shouldonly be serviced by an author-ized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal and mayprevent the engine from beingstarted.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
or your key number anywhere in
the vehicle. The ignition key and
key number are unique to your
vehicle, and therefore, should
be kept confidential.

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This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
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Limp home (override) proce-
dure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator ( ) goes off after blink-
ing 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealer-
ship. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition. The immobilizer indicator
( ) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2.Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3.To enter the first digit (in this exam-
ple “2”), turn the ignition switch 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 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
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.

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Transmitter precautions
✽
✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any
of the following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m [about 30 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, con-
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• If the transmitter is in close prox-
imity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the trans-
mitter could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is
active such as making call, receiv-
ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails. Avoid
placing the transmitter and your
cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance
between the two devices.
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 inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliancecould void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment. If thekeyless entry system is inopera-tive due to changes or modifica-tions not expressly approved bythe party responsible for com-pliance, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.

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This system is designed to provide
protection 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 triggered,
the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard
warning lights.
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Armed stage
Park the car and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Remove the ignition key from theignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2.Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3.Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system (or
smart key) or ignition key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
(for smart key, the chime also
sounds) once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights and the chime 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 warn-
ing lights blink once. The system can also be armed by
locking the doors with the key from
the front doors; however, the hazard
warning lights will not blink using this
method.
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NOTICE
The theft-alarm system by the key
can be deactivated by an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate)
or engine hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system
enters the armed stage, the sys-
tem is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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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 with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart
key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound 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 igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed. (if
equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could
cause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized Kiadealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the theft-alarmsystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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To lock a door without the key,
push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
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With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the dri-
ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is opened. (if equipped)
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