2017 KIA BORREGO Engine

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Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the
key code tag
attached to the key
set. Should you lose
your keys, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Remove the key code tag and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the key
code number and keep it in a safe
place (not in the vehicle). Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
Used to lock and unlock the glove
box.
KEYS
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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 or
start button is ACC or ON posi-
tion. 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 oper-
ate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children, when the engine isrunning.

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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
or Whenever the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ON position,
it checks and determines and verifies
if the ignition key is valid or not.
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
We recommend that you use
parts for replacement from an
authorized Kia dealer. If an
aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return
to ON after START. If this hap-
pens, the starter will continue to
operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire
due to excessive current in thewiring.
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To activate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion or change the engine start/stop
button to the OFF position. The immo-
bilizer system activates 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 position
or change the engine start/stop but-ton to the ON position.
✽✽ 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 malfunction.
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✽ NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, we recommend that you
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trou-ble-free service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessoriesnear the ignition switch. Metalaccessories may interrupt the transponder signal and mayprevent the engine from beingstarted.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction. We recom-mend that the system be serv-iced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.

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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 chapter.)Smart key operation
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
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 out- side door handles with all doors (and
tailgate) closed and any door
unlocked, locks all the doors (and tail-
gate). The hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors
(and tailgate) are locked. The button
will only operate when the smart keyis within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 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 handle.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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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 out- side door handles with all doors (and
tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks
all the doors (and tailgate). The haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice toindicate that all doors (and tailgate)
are unlocked. The button will only
operate when the smart key is within0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the out-
side door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in)
from the front outside door handle,other people can also open a door
without possession of the smart key.
Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3
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
automatically.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to “Starting the engine
with a smart key” in chapter 6.

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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, and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If
you lose a smart key, you should
immediately take the vehicle and
key to your authorized Kia dealer
to protect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio sta-
tion 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 cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle. (Continued)(Continued)
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, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
 If the smart key is in close proxim- ity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the 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, receiv-
ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails. Avoid
placing the 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 key-less entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromelectromagnetic materials thatblocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is oper-
ated 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. Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition 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).
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blinkonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights will not operate and
the theft-alarm will not arm. If alldoors (and tailgate) and engine hood
are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once. Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. Ifthe 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 (ortailgate) or engine hood is openedwithin 30 seconds after the sys-
tem enters the armed stage, thesystem will be disarmed to pre-
vent unnecessary alarm.
Armed
stage
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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 withoutusing 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 transmitter (or smart key). Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door
is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The tailgate unlock button is pressed.
- The tailgate is opened while carry- ing the smart key. After the doors are unlocked, the
hazard warning lights will blink twiceto indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After pressing the unlock button, if
any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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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. (except
China)
 If you lose your keys, we recom- mend that you consult an author-
ized Kia dealer.