2020 KIA CADENZA engine

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Features of your vehicle
Locking
To lock your vehicle using the door
handle button or the smart key :
1. Make sure all doors, the hood and
the trunk are closed.
2. Make sure you have the smart key
in your possession.
3. Press either the button on the front
outside door handles or the door
lock button (1) on the smart key.
The chime will sound once and the
hazard warning lights will blink to
indicate that all doors are locked.4. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking the position of the door
lock button inside the vehicle or
pull the outside door handle.
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NOTICE
The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is with-
in 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the
outside door handle.
In some instances, when the outside
door button is pressed, the doors will
not lock and an audible chime will
sound for 3 seconds with any of the
following :
• The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the trunk is
opened.
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Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key.
❈ For detailed information refer to
“ENGINE START/STOP button” in
chapter 5.
Smart key precautions
If you 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 imme-
diately take the vehicle and key to
your authorized Kia dealer to pro-
tect it from potential theft.
The smart key will not work if any
of following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere 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.CAUTION
• Laws in your country may
restrict the use of remote
start. You should check coun-
try regulations before using
this remote starting system.
It is only possible to start the
vehicle remotely when shifted
to P (Park).
If the hood or the trunk is
opened, you cannot start the
vehicle remotely.

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Features of your vehicle

you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.

don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
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 regulations.Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP
button is changed to the ON position,
the immobilizer system checks and
verifies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will
start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will
not start.
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NOTICE
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this num-
ber anywhere in your vehicle.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system
Change the ENGINE START/STOP
button to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem
Change the ENGINE START/STOP
button to the OFF position. The
immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid smart key
for your vehicle, the engine will not
start.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where 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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NOTICE
Keep each key separate in order to
avoid a starting malfunction.
CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-
light, or it will be damaged.

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Do not put metal accessories near
the smart key.
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.This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
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NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
CAUTION - Immobilizer
damage
Do not expose your immobilizer
system to moisture, static elec-
tricity and rough handling. This
may damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION - Immobilizer
alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
system to malfunction.

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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. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors (and
trunk) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. Lock the doors by depressing the
door lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
(for smart key, the chime also
sounds) once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any door (or trunk) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning
lights and the chime will not operate
and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all
doors and trunk and engine hood are
closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.The system can also be armed by
locking the doors with the key from
the front doors; however, the hazard
warning lights will not blink using this
method.
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NOTICE
The theft-alarm system can be deac-
tivated by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or trunk)
or engine hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system
enters the armed stage, the sys-
tem is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm
stageDisarmed
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 with-
out using the smart key.
The trunk is opened without using
the smart key.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 2 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
smart key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and trunk) are unlocked
with the smart key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if
any door (or trunk) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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 smart key, open the doors by
using the mechanical key and start
the engine by directly pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the smart key.
If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer warranty.
CAUTION - Adjusting
alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system because
it could cause the theft-alarm
system to malfunction.

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DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
After removing the cover (2) while
pressing the hole (1) using
mechanical key or screw driver (-),
turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the
rear of the vehicle to lock (3).
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door
with a key, only the driver’s door
will lock/unlock.
Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the smart key. Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
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NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked
multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always place the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the OFF
position, engage the parking brake,
close all windows, and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unattend-
ed.
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CAUTION
Do not unnecessarily open and
close the door repeatedly or
with excessive force. Such
action can damage the vehicle
door.
WARNING
If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is very
hot or cold outside, there is risk
of injuries or danger to life. Do
not lock the vehicle from the out-
side when there are people in it.

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Impact sensing door unlock
system
In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
All doors will automatically lock
when the Automatic transmission
shift lever is shifted out of P(Park)
(with engine ON, it is activated).
All doors will automatically unlock
when the Automatic transmission
shift lever is shifted into P(Park)
(with engine ON, it is activated).
You can activate or deactivate the
auto door lock/unlock features when
you select ‘Settings →Vehicle →
Door →Auto lock/Auto unlock’ from
the Settings menu in the
Infotainment System screen.
For more details, please scan the
QR code in a separately supplied
Car Infotainment System Quick
Reference Guide.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) (1)
into the slot located on the rear
edge of the door and turn it to the
lock ( ) position. When the child
safety lock is in the lock position,
the rear door will not open even
though the inner door handle is
pulled.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.
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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 moving, they may fall
out.