Features of your vehicle
Immobiliser system
Vehicles with smart key system
may prevent the engine from being
started.
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP
button is changed to the ON position,
the immobiliser system checks and veri-
NOTICE
fies if the key is valid or not.
If you need additional keys or lose your
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
keys, Kia recommends to visit an
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
start.
CAUTION
To deactivate the immobiliser
The transponder in your ignition key is
system :
an important part of the immobiliser sys-
Change the ENGINE START/STOP but-
tem. It is designed to give years of trou-
ton to the ON position.
ble-free service, however you should
avoid exposure to moisture, static elec-
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To activate the immobiliser sys-
tricity and rough handling. Immobiliser
tem :
system malfunction could occur.
Change the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton to the OFF position. The immobiliser
CAUTION
system activates automatically. Without
Do not change, alter or adjust the
a valid smart key for your vehicle, the
immobiliser system because it could
engine will not start.
cause the immobiliser system to mal-
WARNING
function. In this case, have the system
serviced by a professional workshop. Kia
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle,
recommends to visit an authorised Kia
do not leave spare keys anywhere in
dealer/service partner.
your vehicle. Your immobiliser password
Malfunctions caused by improper alter-
is a customer unique password and
ations, adjustments or modifications to
should be kept confidential. Do not leave
the immobiliser system are not covered
this number anywhere in your vehicle.
by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobiliser keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the
ignition switch. Metal accessories may
interrupt the transponder signal and
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