2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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key) is danþerous even iý the key isnot in the iþnition switch or startbutton is ACC or ON position.Children copy adults and they couldplace the key in the iþnition switchor press the start button. The iþni‐tion key (smart key) would enablechildren to operate power windowsor other controls, or even make thevehicle move, which could result inserious bodily injury or even death.Never leave the keys in your vehiclewith unsupervised children, whenthe enþine is runninþ.
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts ýor re‐placement ýrom an authorized Kiadealer/service partner. Iý an aýter‐market key is used, the iþnitionswitch may not return to ON aýterSTART. Iý this happens, the starterwill continue to operate causinþdamaþe to the starter motor andpossible ýire due to excessive currentin the wirinþ.
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic enþine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk oý unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised oý a small transponder in the iþnition
key and electronic devices inside the
vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your iþnition key into the iþ‐ nition switch and turn it to æN, it checks
and determines and veriýies iý the iþni‐
tion key is valid or not.Iý the key is valid, the enþine will start.
Iý the key is invalid, the enþine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobilizer system:
Insert the iþnition key into the key cyl‐ inder and turn it to the æN position.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the iþnition key to the æFF posi‐
tion. The immobilizer system activates
automatically. Without a valid iþnition key ýor your vehicle, the enþine will not
start.
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the enþine start/stop button
is chanþed to the æN position, the im‐
mobilizer system checks and veriýies iý the key is valid or not. Iý the key is valid, the enþine will start.
Iý the key is invalid, the enþine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobilizer system
Chanþe the enþine start/stop button to
the æN position.
To activate the immobilizer system
Chanþe the enþine start/stop button to the æFF position. The immobilizer sys‐
tem activates automatically. Without a
valid smart key ýor your vehicle, the enþine will not start.
WARNING
In order to prevent theýt oý 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 conýi‐dential. Do not leave this numberanywhere in your vehicle.

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NOTICE
When startinþ the enþine, do not
use the key with other immobilizer
keys around. ætherwise the enþine
may not start or may stop soon aý‐
ter it starts. Keep each key separate
in order to avoid a startinþ malýunc‐
tion.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe iþnition switch. Metal accesso‐ries may interrupt the transpondersiþnal and may prevent the enþineýrom beinþ started.
NOTICE
Iý you need additional keys or lose
your keys, Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
The transponder in your iþnition keyis an important part oý the immobil‐izer system. It is desiþned to þiveyears oý trouble-ýree service, how‐ever you should avoid exposure tomoisture, static electricity and rouþhhandlinþ. Immobilizer system mal‐ýunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not chanþe, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because it couldcause the immobilizer system tomalýunction. In this case, have thesystem serviced by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.Malýunctions caused by improper al‐terations, adjustments or modiýica‐tions to the immobilizer system arenot covered by your vehicle manu‐ýacturer warranty.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote keyless entry system
operations
Lock (1)
All doors (and tailþate) are locked iý thelock button is pressed while all doors
are closed.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink
once to indicate that all doors are locked.
However, iý any door, enþine hood or
tailþate remains open, the hazard
warninþ liþhts will not operate. Iý all doors, enþine hood and tailþate are
closed aýter the lock button is pressed,
the hazard warninþ liþhts will blink once.
Unlock (2)
All doors (and tailþate) are unlocked iý
the unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink twice to indicate that all doors are un‐
locked.
Aýter pressinþ this button, the doors
will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.
Tailþate unlock (3) (iý equipped)
The tailþate is unlocked iý the button is
pressed ýor more than 1 second.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink twice to indicate that the tailþate is un‐
locked. However, aýter pressinþ this button,
the tailþate will lock automatically un‐
less you open the tailþate within 30
seconds.
Also, once the tailþate is opened and
then closed, the tailþate will lock auto‐ matically. ❈ The word L

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•The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interýere
with normal operation oý the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the iþnition key. Iý you have a
problem with the transmitter, Kia
recommends to contact an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
•Iý the transmitter is in close prox‐
imity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the siþnal ýrom the trans‐
mitter could be blocked by normal
operation oý your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially im‐
portant when the phone is active
such as makinþ call, receivinþ calls,
text messaþinþ, and/or sendinþ/
receivinþ emails.
Avoid placinþ the transmitter 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 transmitter away ýromwater or any liquid. Iý the keylessentry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manuýac‐turer vehicle warranty.
•Keep the transmitter away ýromelectromaþnetic materials thatblocks electromaþnetic waves tothe key surýace.
CAUTION
Chanþes or modiýications not ex‐pressly approved by the party re‐sponsible ýor compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment. Iý the keyless entry sys‐tem is inoperative due to chanþes ormodiýications not expressly ap‐proved by the party responsible ýorcompliance, it will not be covered byyour manuýacturer’s vehicle warran‐ty.
Battery replacement
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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last ýor several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the ýollowinþ procedure. 1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and þently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacinþ
the battery, make sure the battery
position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order oý removal.
For transmitter replacement, Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•The keyless entry system trans‐mitter is desiþned to þive youyears oý trouble-ýree use, howev‐er it can malýunction iý exposed tomoisture or static electricity. Iýyou are unsure how to use or re‐place the battery, Kia recommendsto contact an authorized Kia deal‐er/service partner.
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•Usinþ the wronþ battery can causethe transmitter or smart key tomalýunction. Be sure to use thecorrect battery.
•To avoid damaþinþ the transmitteror smart key, don't drop it, þet itwet, or expose it to heat or sun‐liþht.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed batterycan be harmýul to the environmentand human health.Dispose the battery accordinþ toyour local law(s) or reþulation.

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SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
With a smart key, you can lock or un‐
lock a door (and tailþate) and even start the enþine without insertinþ the
key.
The ýunctions oý buttons on a smart
key are similar to the ýoldinþ key.
Smart key ýunctions
Carryinþ the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and tail‐
þate). Also, you may start the enþine.
Reýer to the ýollowinþ, ýor more details.
Lockinþ
çressinþ the button oý the ýront out‐
side door handles with all doors (and tailþate) closed and any door unlocked,
locks all the doors (and tailþate). Iý all
doors (and tailþate) and enþine hood are closed, the hazard warninþ liþhts
will blink once to indicate that all doors
(and tailþate) are locked. The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
ýrom the outside door handle. Iý 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.
Even thouþh you press the outside door
handle buttons, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound ýor 3 seconds
iý any oý ýollowinþ occur: • The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STæç button is in the ACC or æN position.
• Any door except the tailþate is open.
Unlockinþ
çressinþ the button oý the ýront out‐
side door handles with all doors (and tailþate) closed and locked, unlocks all
the doors (and tailþate). The hazard
warninþ liþhts blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailþate) are un‐
locked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) ýrom the outside door handle.
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When the smart key is recoþnized in
the area oý 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) ýrom the ýront outside door handle, other
people can also open the door without
possession oý the smart key.
Aýter pressinþ the button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open
any door within 30 seconds.
Tailþate unlockinþ
Iý you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m
(28 ~ 40 in.) ýrom the outside tailþate handle, with your smart key in posses‐
sion, the tailþate will unlock and open
when you press the tailþate handle switch.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink
twice to indicate that the tailþate is un‐
locked.
Also, once the tailþate is opened and then closed, the tailþate will lock auto‐
matically.
Start-up
You can start the enþine without in‐
sertinþ the key. For detailed inýorma‐ tion reýer to L

CAUTION
Keep the smart key away ýrom wa‐ter or any liquid. Iý the keyless entrysystem is inoperative due to expo‐sure to water or liquids, it will not becovered by your manuýacturer’s ve‐hicle warranty.
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