2015 KIA PICANTO ECO

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Even though you press the outside door
handle buttons, 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
the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is open.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
blink twice to indicate that all doors (and
tailgate) are unlocked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
from the outside door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the front
outside door handle, other people canalso open the door without possession of
the smart key.
After pressing the button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.)
from the outside tailgate handle, with
your smart key in possession, the tail-
gate 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. ❈ The word “HOLD” is written on the but-
ton to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for 1 second.
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.

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Smart key precautions
✽✽NOTICE
 If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
 The smart key will not work if any of
the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two-
way radio system or a cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
properly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, we rec-
ommend that you contact an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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 If the transmitter (or smart key) is in
close proximity to your cell phone or
smart phone, the signal from the
transmitter (or smart key) 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, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the transmitter (or smart key) and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices. CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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 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 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 (and tailgate)
and the engine hood 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 operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door remains open, the doors
won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors. If tailgate or engine hood remains
open, the hazard warning lights won't
operate and theft-alarm will not arm.
After this, if the tailgate and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once.Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (and tailgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warn-
ing lights won't operate and theft-
alarm will not arm. After this, if alldoors (and tailgate) and engine hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.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 (and tailgate), the engine hood are closed and latched.
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 any door (and tailgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warn-
ing lights won't operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if all doors (andtailgate) and engine hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights blink once.
Do not arm the system until all pas- sengers have left the vehicle. If thesystem is armed while 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 hood 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 while the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the
transmitter (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 30 seconds. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the trans-
mitter (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 ispressed while 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 - Non-immobilizer system
 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 ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed.
 If you lose your keys, we recommend
that you consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
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✽ NOTICE - Immobilizer 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.
 If you lose your keys, we recommend
that you consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to mal- function and we recommend thatthe system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle
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With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch.
When pushing down on the front por- tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion (1)
of central door lock switch is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion(1) of
central door lock switch is pressed.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
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Opening the tailgate■
■ Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and thanpulling up the hatch. ■
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Type B
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgateis opened and then closed, the tailgate
is locked automatically.
❈ There is not the key hole.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.

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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driver
has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of passenger win-
dows. The power windows can be operat-
ed for approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to the
ACC or LOCK position. However, if the
front doors open, the power windows can-
not be operated within the 30 second peri-
od after ignition key removal (if equipped).
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NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in
an open (or partially open position), your
vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet-
ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a
normal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one or
both of the rear windows down, partially
lower both front windows approximate-
ly one inch. If you experience the noise
with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5).
Auto down window (if equipped) (Driver’s window)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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