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Knowing your vehicle
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with an To activate the immobilizer sys-
electronic engine immobilizer system tem:
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is
designed to give years of trou-
blefree service, however you
should avoid exposure to mois-
ture, static electricity and rough
handling. Immobilizer system
malfunction could occur.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
vehicle use.
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
The immobilizer system is comprised vates automatically. Without a valid
of a small transponder in the ignition ignition key for your vehicle, the
key and electronic devices inside the engine will not start.
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 whether
the ignition key is valid or not.
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NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around.
CAUTION
Otherwise the engine may not start
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
or may stop soon after it starts. Keep
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
system to malfunction and
should only be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the immobilizer
system are not covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.
each key separately not to have any
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
malfunction after you receive your
new vehicle.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the key or ignition key.
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.
The engine may not start for the
metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal from
normally transmitting
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