2015 KIA K900 Will not start when start button is pressed

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Seat and safety features of your vehicle
Recalling positions from memory
1.Check that the shift lever is in P(Park) and the Engine Start/Stop
Button is in the ON position.
2.To recall the position in memory, press the desired memory button
(1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver seat, outside
rearview mirror and steering wheel
will automatically adjust to the
stored positions.
Adjusting the control switch for the
driver seat while the system is recall-
ing the stored position will cause the
movement to stop and move in the
direction that the control switch is
moved.
Use caution when recalling adjust-
ment memory while sitting in the
vehicle. Push the seat position con-
trol switch to the desired position
immediately if the seat moves too far
in any direction.Easy access function
When exiting the vehicle, the steer-
ing wheel will move away from the
driver and the seat will move rear-
ward when the engine is turned off.
When entering the vehicle, the steer-
ing wheel will move toward the driver
and the seat will move forward when
the Engine Start/Stop Button is
pressed to the ACC position or START
position.
You can activate or deactivate this
feature. Refer to "User settings" in
chapter 4.
Headrest (for front seat)
The driver's and front passenger's
seats are equipped with a headrest
for the occupant's safety and com-
for t.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and front passen-
ger, but also helps protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
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Features of your vehicle
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Restrictions in Handling Keys
When leaving keys with parking lot
and valet attendants, the following
procedures will ensure your vehicle’s
trunk and glove box compartment
can only be opened with the
mechanical key.To lock:
1.Remove the mechanical key from
the Smart Key.
2.Unlock the glove box by using the mechanical key, then open it.
3.Set the Trunk Lid Control button to the OFF position (not depressed).
4.Close and lock the glove box using the mechanical key.
5.Leave the Smart Key with the attendant and keep the mechanical
key with you.
The Smart Key can only be used to
start the engine and operate door
locks.
To release:
1.Open the glove box with the mechanical key.
2.Set the Trunk Lid Control button to the ON position (depressed).
In this position the trunk lid will open
with the Trunk Lid button or the
Smart Key.
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP
button is changed to the ON position,
the immobilizer 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.
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Features of your vehicle
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The theft-alarm system by the key
can be activated by an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia Premium 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)
leaves the vehicle. If any door (or
trunk) or engine hood is opened
within 30 seconds after the sys-
tem enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to pre-
vent unnecessary alarm.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 smart key (or
mechanical key).
The trunk is opened without using the smart key (or mechanical key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds. To
turn off the system, unlock the doors
with the smart key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if
any door (or trunk) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h(6 mph).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower
than 10 km/h(6 mph), if you depress
the accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you move the shift lever
from D (Drive) to Sports Mode and
move it from Sports Mode to D
(Drive) again, the system changes
from manual mode to automatic
mode.With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
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NOTICE
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time, gear change
may not occur.
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic trans-
mission has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transmis-
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) :
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start the engine or turn the Engine
Start / Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
3.Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) with pressing [UNLOCK]
button.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering noise near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con-
dition.
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Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
SPORT MODE
When the DRIVE MODEbutton is pressed and
the SPORT MODE is
selected, the SPORT
indicator (red) will illumi-
nate on the dashboard.
When the SPORT MODE is activated, and the
Engine Start/Stop button
is turned off and on again,
drive mode will reset to
NORMAL MODE.
To turn on SPORT MODE, press DRIVE
MODE button again.
If the system is activated: - After increasing speedand turning your foot
off the accelerator
pedal, it maintains the
current gear and RPM
for some time even
though the accelerator
pedal is not
depressed.
- Up-shift during accel- eration is delayed.
✽ NOTICE
In SPORT DRIVE MODE, the fuel
efficiency may decrease.
SNOW MODE (if equipped)
SNOW MODE helps the
driver drive more effec-
tively on slippery road
surfaces in snowy or
muddy conditions.
If the SNOW MODE but- ton is pressed, the
SNOW MODE will oper-
ate regardless of
whichever drive mode
(NORMAL/ ECO /
SPORT / SMART) the
vehicle is in.
If the SNOW MODE but- ton is pressed once
more, the DRIVE MODE
(NORMAL / ECO /
SPORT / SMART) will
return to the previously
selected mode.
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Driving your vehicle
Vehicle to vehicle distance
setting (ASCC)
To set vehicle to vehicle distance:
This function allows you to program
the vehicle to maintain relative dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead without
depressing the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal.The vehicle to vehicle distance will
automatically activate when the
ASCC is on.
Select the appropriate distance
according to road conditions and
vehicle speed.
Each time the button is pressed, the
vehicle to vehicle distance changes
as follows:
For example, if you drive at 90 km/h
(56 mph ), the distance is maintained
as follows;
Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m
(172 feet)
Distance 3 - approximately 40 m (130 feet)
Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m (106 feet)
Distance 1 - approximately 25 m (82 feet)
✽NOTICE
The 'Distance 4' is always set when
the system is used for the first time
after starting the engine.
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Distance 4 Distance 3 Distance 2
Distance 1
Following Distance
To avoid collisions, always be
aware of the selected speed
and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance settings when activat-
ing your smart cruise control
system.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) switch is pressed with
the Engine Start/Stop Button ON.
If vehicle speed exceeds about
30 km/h (20 mph), the system will
activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.If the Engine Start/Stop button is
turned OFF and ON the system
returns to the previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above about 30
km/h (20 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
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