2019 KIA FORTE immobilizer

Features of your vehicle
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 4-4
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
• Smart key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
• Remote keyless entry system operations . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle. . . . . 4-19
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-20
• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
• Engine off door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-24
• Opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
• Closing the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Smart trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-35
• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
• Hood open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41\
• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
• Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 4-45
• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-49
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51\
• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
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Features of your vehicle
1. Pry open the transmitter cover.
2. Replace the battery with a newbattery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position is correct.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
The transmitter or smart key is designed to give you years of trou-
ble-free use, however it can mal-
function if exposed to moisture or
static electricity. If you are unsure
how to use or replace the battery,
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter or smart key to mal-
function. Be sure to use the correct
battery. An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.Immobilizer system
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic engine immobilizer
system to reduce the risk of unau-
thorized 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,
it checks and determines and verifies
that the ignition key is valid.
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.
CAUTION- Transmitter
damage
The transmitter or smart key canmalfunction if dropped, exposedto moisture, static electricity,heat or direct sunlight.
IC WARNING
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
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To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
Your Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Keep each key separately in order to
avoid a starting malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle. Your immobi-
lizer password is a customer unique
password should be kept confiden-
tial. Do not leave this number any-
where in your vehicle.
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Immobilizer
damage
Do not expose your immobilizersystem to moisture, static elec-tricity or rough handling. Thismay damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION - Immobilizer
alterations
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction.
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Features of your vehicle
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-ference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator ( ) goes off after blink-
ing 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealer-
ship. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition s witch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
( ) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. To enter the first digit (in this
example “2”), turn the ignition
switch to the ON and ACC position
twice. Perform the same proce-
dure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for
example, for “3”, turn the ignition
ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
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Features of your vehicle
3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle until
the rear door child safety lock is
unlocked.Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator ( ) goes off after blink-
ing 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealer-
ship. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
( ) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. To enter the first digit (in this
example “2”), turn the ignition
switch to the ON and ACC position
twice. Perform the same proce-
dure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for
example, for “3”, turn the ignition
ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
WARNING- Rear door locks
Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the
vehicle. If a child accidently
opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is motion, he can fall out.
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Press START button with smart key
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check fuse “BRAKE SWITCH”
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position. Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
Check Forward Collision Avoidance
Assist system (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if there is a malfunction with the
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
(FCA) system. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system” in chapter 5.
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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer IndicatorLight (Without Smart Key)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in section 6).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Index
Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Headlamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Headlight position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Headrest (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Headrest (front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Heated steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
High - beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
High Beam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
High mounted stop lamp (bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-35
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-49
How vehicle audio works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156 Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Inflation conditions (Air bags) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS). . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Distance to empty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
58
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
LCD modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
LCD window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
LCD windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
User settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Warning and Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . 5-22
Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96\
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144 Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
HI
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