2021 KIA RIO ignition

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Features of your vehicle
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is operat-
ed 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
Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine and remove theignition key from the ignition
switch.
2.Make sure that all doors (and lift- gate), the engine hood are closed
and latched.
3.Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (and liftgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and the
theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if
all doors (and liftgate) and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
Using the smart key
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 lift- gate) and the engine hood are
closed and latched.
3.Lock the doors by pressing the but- ton of the front outside door handle
with the smart key in your posses-
sion or by pressing the button on
the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights operate
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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If any door remains open, the doors
won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors.
If liftgate or engine hood remains
open, the hazard warning lights
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if the liftgate and
engine hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and the
theft-alarm will arm. 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, liftgate or
engine hood is opened within 30
seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.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 without
using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The trunk/liftgate is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds. To turn off
the system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside dooris pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or trunk/liftgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽ ✽ 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 disarmedwith the transmitter, insert the
key into the ignition switch, turn
the ignition switch to the ON
position and wait for 30 seconds.
Then, the system will be dis-
armed.
- If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
with the smart key. The side with
the lock button should contact
the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton directly.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
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 becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, pull the door lockbutton (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark on the button will be
visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark on the door lock button will
not show.
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (2) outward. If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock
button is in the lock position, the
button will unlock and the door will
open.
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and a
door is open.
If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
Move to the cargo area and open the liftgate (5 door).
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WARNING
If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is
very hot or cold outside, there
is risk of severe personal
injuries or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.
CAUTION
Do not open and close the doorrepeatedly if unnecessary or withexcessive force. Such action candamage the vehicle door.
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With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
Press the switch to the “Lock” posi-
tion (1), all vehicle doors will lock. Press the switch to the “Unlock”
position (2), all vehicle doors will
unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle)
and any front door is opened, the
doors will not lock when the “Lock”
position (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed.
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■ Passenger’s door
■Driver's door
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WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of driver’s (or passenger’s)
door while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
the accidental opening of the
door, which could lead to seri-
ous injuries or death.
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Features of your vehicle
Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock
when an impact causes the air bags
to deploy.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(if equipped)
All doors will automatically lockwhen the Intelligent Variable
Transmission shift lever is shifted
out of P(Park) (with engine ON, it is
activated).
All doors will automatically unlock when the Intelligent Variable
Transmission shift lever is shifted
into P(Park) (with engine ON, it is
activated).
Speed sensing door lock sys-
tem (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds 9
mph. And all doors will be automati-
cally unlocked when you turn the
engine off or when you remove the
ignition key. An authorized Kia dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate some auto door
lock/ unlock features as follows;
Auto door unlock by using the dri-
ver's door lock button.
Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transmission shift lever out of P
(Park) or into P (Park).
Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch or the ENGINE STAR/STOP
button is set to the OFF position.
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Unattended
children/animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
You can activate or deactivate the
ROA from the Use Settings mode in
the cluster LCD display.
The option can be found under the
following menu:
1. Press the MODE button severaltimes on the steering wheel until
'User Settings' menu appears on
the LCD.
2. Select 'Convenience →Rear
Occupant Alert' with the MODE
Switch and the OK button on the
steering wheel.✽ ✽ NOTICE
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
system uses a rear door opened and
closed history.
The history is reset after the driver
turns off ignition normally, gets off
the vehicle and locks the door
remotely using the remote keyless
entry. So even if a rear door does not
reopen, the ROA system alert can
occur.
For example, after the ROA system
alert occur, if the driver do not lock
the door then ride and drive again,
the alert can occur.
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WARNING
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
system does not actually detect
objects or people in the rear
seat. By using a rear door
opened and closed history, the
system informs the driver that
there may be something in the
rear seat.
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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button must be in the
ON position for power windows to
operate. Each door has a power win-
dow switch that controls the door’s
window. The driver has a power win-
dow lock switch which can block the
operation of rear passenger win-
dows.
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or is set
to the ACC or LOCK/OFF position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 sec-
ond period.
If a window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down, your vehicle may demon-
strate a wind buffeting or pulsation
noise. This noise is a normal occur-
rence and can be reduced or elimi-
nated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one
or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch.
CAUTION
Do not install any accessories
in the area of windows. It mayimpact jam protection.
WARNING- Power
Windows
Do not extend your face or arms
outside of the window opening
while the vehicle is in motion.
Doing so could result in serious
injuries.
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