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Record your key number
The key code number is
stamped on the keycode tag attached to the
key set. Should you lose
your keys, we recom-
mend that you contact an authorised Kia
dealer. Remove the key code tag and
store it in a safe place. Also, record the
code number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
• Used to lock and unlock the doors. Immobiliser system
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobiliser system to
reduce the risk of unauthorised vehicle
use.
Your immobiliser system is comprised of
a small transponder in the key and elec-
tronic devices inside the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobiliser system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobiliser system:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobiliser system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
KEYS
WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key (Smart
key) is dangerous even if the key is
not in the ignition or start button is
ACC or ON position. Children copy
adults and they could place the key
in the ignition or press the start but-
ton. The ignition key (Smart key)
would enable children to operate
power windows or other controls, 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
We recommend that you use parts
for replacement from an authorised
Kia dealer. If an aftermarket key is
used, the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this
happens, the starter will continue
to operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire due
to excessive current in the wiring.
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Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the engine start/stop button is changed to the ON position, the immo-
biliser system checks and verifies if the
key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobiliser system
Change the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system
Change the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobiliser sys-
tem activates automatically. Without a
valid smart key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
✽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 separate in order to avoid a starting
malfuntioin.
✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, we recommend that you consult an
authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the immobiliser system. It is designed
to give years of trouble-free service,however you should avoid expo-sure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobiliser
system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobiliser system because it could cause the immobiliser sys-
tem to malfunction. We recommend that the system be serviced by anauthorised Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobiliser system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle. Your immo-
biliser password is a customer
unique password and should be
kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch.
The engine may not start becausethe metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from nor-mally transmitting.
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Lock (1)
1. Close all doors.
2. Press the lock button.
3. The hazard warning light will blinkonce to indicate that all doors are
locked (the engine bonnet and tailgate
must be closed). Also, the outside
rearview mirror will automatically fold if
the outside rearview mirror folding
switch (Type C) is in the AUTO position(if equipped).
✽NOTICE
The doors will not lock if any door is
opened.
Unlock (2)
1. Press the unlock button.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors are
unlocked. Also, the outside rearview
mirror will automatically unfold if the
outside rearview mirror folding switch
(Type C) is in the AUTO position (ifequipped).
✽NOTICE
After unlocking all doors, the doors will
lock and the outside rearview mirror
will unfold if the outside rearview mir-
ror folding switch (Type C) is in the
AUTO position (if equipped) unless a
door is opened within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlock (3)
1. Press the tailgate unlock button for more than 1 second.
2. The hazard warning light will blink twice to indicate the tailgate is
unlocked.
✽NOTICE
• After unlocking the tailgate, the tail- gate will lock automatically unless it is
opened within 30 seconds.
• Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally.
• The word "HOLD" is written on the button to inform you that you must
press and hold the button.
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SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
Smart key function
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Tailgate unlock
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. 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
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the button of the outside door
handle.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink once (the engine bonnet and tailgate
must be closed). Also, the outside
rearview mirror will automatically fold
if the outside rearview mirror folding
switch is in the AUTO position (if equipped).
5. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
✽NOTICE
• The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) from
the outside door handle.
• Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for 3
seconds if any of following occur:- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is in ACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is opened.
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Unlocking
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the button of the front outside
door handle.
3. All doors will unlock and the hazard warning lights will blink twice. Also, the
outside rearview mirror will automati-
cally unfold if the outside rearview mir-
ror folding switch is in the AUTO posi-tion (if equipped).
✽NOTICE
• The button will only operate when the smart key is within 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 outside door handle, other peo-
ple can also open the doors.
• After unlocking all doors, the doors
will lock and the outside rearview
mirror will unfold if the outside
rearview mirror folding switch (Type
B) is in the AUTO position (if
equipped) unless a door is opened
within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlocking
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the tailgate handle switch.
3. The tailgate will unlock.
✽NOTICE
• Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally.
• The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) from
the tailgate handle.
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Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm sys-
tem will have a label attached to the vehi-
cle with the following words:
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEM This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised entry into the
vehicle. 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
Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
bonnet and tailgate are closed and latched.
3. • Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed. If the tailgate or engine bonnet
remains opened, the hazard warning
lights will not operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if the tailgateand engine bonnet are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink once
and the theft-alarm will arm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmed
stage
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• Lock the doors by pressing the lockbutton on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is
armed. If the tailgate or engine bonnet
remains opened, the hazard warning
lights will not operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if the tailgateand engine bonnet are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink once
and the theft-alarm will arm.Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine bonnet and tailgate are closed andlatched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If the tailgate or engine bonnet remains opened, the hazard warning lights will
not operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if the tailgate andengine bonnet are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and the
theft-alarm will arm.
• 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, tailgate orengine bonnet is opened within 30seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm. Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs whilst the system is
armed.
• A front or rear door is opened without
using transmitter or smart key.
• The tailgate is opened without using transmitter or smart key.
• The engine bonnet is opened.The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
27 seconds, unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the transmitter or smart key.
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started.
- The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door is
pressed whilst carrying the smart key.
- The engine is started.
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽NOTICE
• Without smart key system If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch and start the engine.
Then the system will be disarmed.
• With smart key system
If the system is not disarmed with the
smart key, open the door with the
mechanical key and start the engine.
Then the system will be disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, we recommend
that you consult an authorised Kia
dealer.CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and we recommendthat the system be serviced by an
authorised Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system
are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
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