SMART KEY
Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the
key code tag attach‐ed to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, we recom‐
mend 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
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• Used to start the engine.
• Used to lock and unlock the doors.
• Used to lock and unlock the glove box. • Used to lock and unlock the trunk.
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button (1) and re‐ move the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a
click sound is heard.
WARNING
nIgnition key (smart key)
Leaving children unattended in a ve‐hicle with the ignition key (smartkey) is dangerous even if the key isnot in the ignition or the start but‐ton is in the ACC or ON position. Chil‐dren copy adults and they couldplace the key in the ignition or pressthe start button. The smart keywould enable children to operatepower windows or other controls, oreven make the vehicle move, whichcould result in serious bodily injuryor even death. Never leave the keysin your vehicle with unsupervisedchildren, when the engine is running.
WARNING
We recommend that you use partsfor replacement from an authorizedKia dealer. If an aftermarket key isused, the ignition switch may not re‐turn to ON after START. If this hap‐pens, the starter will continue to op‐erate causing damage to the startermotor and possible fire due to ex‐cessive current in the wiring.
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised
of a small transponder in the ignition
key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
the engine start/stop button is
changed to the ON position, it checks and determines and verifies if the igni‐
tion 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.
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To activate the immobilizer system:
Change the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer sys‐ tem activates automatically. Without a
valid ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Change the engine start/stop button to
the ON position.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your ve‐hicle, do not leave spare keys any‐where in your vehicle. Your immobil‐izer password is a customer uniquepassword and should be kept confi‐dential. Do not leave this numberanywhere in your vehicle.
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 af‐
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ter it starts. Keep each key sepa‐
rately in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe ignition switch. Metal accesso‐ries may interrupt the transpondersignal and may prevent the enginefrom being started.
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 keyis an important part of the immobil‐izer system. It is designed to giveyears of trouble-free service. How‐
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ever, you should avoid exposure tomoisture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer system mal‐function could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because it couldcause the immobilizer system tomalfunction. We recommend thatthe system be serviced by an au‐thorized Kia dealer. Malfunctionscaused by improper alterations, ad‐justments or modifications to theimmobilizer system are not coveredby your vehicle manufacturer war‐ranty.
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