Get Features of your vehicle -> Remote keyless entry (if equipped) Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

Also, if the lock button is pressed Unlock (2)

Remote keyless entry system

operations

once more within 4 seconds, the

hazard warning lights will blink and

the chime will sound once to confirm

that the door is locked (If equipped).

The driver's door is unlocked if the

unlock button is pressed once. The

hazard warning lights will blink twice

and the chime will sound twice to

However, if any door remains open, indicate that the driver’s door is

the hazard warning lights (and/or the unlocked.

chime) will not operate. But if all

All doors are unlocked if the unlock

doors are closed after the lock button

button is pressed once more within 4

is pressed, the hazard warning lights

will blink once.

seconds. The hazard warning lights

will blink twice again to indicate that

all doors are unlocked. After pressing

this button, the doors will lock auto-

matically unless you open any door

within 30 seconds.

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Lock (1)

If you attempt to lock or unlock the

door by pressing the door

lock/unlock button in any of the fol-

lowing states, the door will not be

locked or unlocked.

All doors (and hood, trunk/liftgate)

are locked if the lock button is

pressed. If all doors (and hood,

trunk/liftgate) are closed, the hazard

warning lights will blink and the

chime will sound once to indicate

that all doors (and hood, trunk/lift-

gate) are locked.

- When you want to lock or unlock

the door in the ACC or ON state.

- When you want to lock a door in a

car with one or more doors open.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver

can turn off or set the TWO PRESS

UNLOCK setting function.

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Trunk open (3)

Transmitter precautions

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NOTICE

The trunk is opened if the button is

pressed for more than 1 second.

If the keyless entry system is inoper-

ative due to exposure to water or liq-

uids, it will not be covered by your

manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

The transmitter will not work if any of

following occurs:

• The ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

Liftgate unlock (3)

• You exceed the operating distance

limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).

The liftgate is unlocked if the button

is pressed for more than 1 second.

• The battery in the transmitter is

weak.

However, after pressing this button,

the liftgate will lock automatically

unless you open the liftgate within 30

seconds.

• Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

Also, once the liftgate is opened and

then closed, the liftgate will lock

automatically.

• The weather is extremely cold.

• The transmitter is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station

or an airport which can interfere

with normal operation of the trans-

mitter.

Alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard

warning lights blink for about 30 sec-

onds if this button is pressed for

more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the

horn and lights, press any button on

the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work

properly, open and close the door

with the ignition key. If you have a

problem with the transmitter, contact

an authorized Kia dealer.

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• If the transmitter is in close proxim- This device complies with Part 15

ity to your cell phone or smart of the FCC rules.

phone, the signal from the trans-

Battery replacement

Operation is subject to the following

mitter could be blocked by normal

two conditions:

operation of your cell phone or

1. This device may not cause harm-

smart phone. This is especially

ful interference, and

important when the phone is active

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

such as making calls, receiving

calls, text messaging, and/or send-

ing/receiving emails.

Avoid placing the transmitter and

your cell phone or smart phone in

the same pants or jacket pocket

and maintain adequate distance

between the two devices.

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NOTICE

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Changes

or

modifications

not

A battery should last for several years,

but if the transmitter is not working

properly, try replacing the battery with

a new one. If you are unsure how to

use or replace the battery, contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment. If the keyless entry sys-

tem is inoperative due to changes or

modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compli-

ance, it will not be covered by your

manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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Type A

• The transmitter is designed to give

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.

Immobilizer system

(if equipped)

1. Pry open the transmitter cover.

Your vehicle may be equipped with

an electronic engine immobilizer sys-

tem to reduce the risk of unautho-

rized vehicle use.

2. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing

the battery, make sure the battery

position is correct.

Your immobilizer system is com-

prised of a small transponder in the

ignition key and electronic devices

inside the vehicle.

3. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the transmitter to malfunction. Be

sure to use the correct battery.

Type B

•

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.

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.

1. Remove the mechanical key.

2. Pry open the rear cover.

3. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing

the battery, make sure the battery

position is correct.

If the key is determined to be valid,

the engine will start.

CAUTION - Transmitter

damage

4. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

If the key is determined to be invalid,

the engine will not start.

The transmitter can malfunction

if dropped, exposed to moisture,

static electricity, heat or direct

sunlight.

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To deactivate the immobilizer

system:

Do not put metal accessories near This device complies with Part 15

the ignition switch.

of the FCC rules.

Metal accessories may interrupt the Operation is subject to the following

transponder signal and may prevent two conditions:

the engine from being started.

Insert the ignition key into the key

cylinder and turn it to the ON position.

1. This device may not cause harm-

If you need additional keys or lose

your keys, consult an authorized Kia

dealer.

ful interference, and

To activate the immobilizer sys-

tem:

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

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.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

damage

Do not expose your immobilizer

system to moisture, static elec-

tricity or rough handling. This

may damage your immobilizer.

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NOTICE

Your Immobilizer password is a cus-

tomer unique password and should

be kept confidential. Do not leave this

number anywhere in your vehicle.

Changes

or

modifications

not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

alterations

✽

NOTICE

Keep each key separately in order to

avoid a starting malfunction.

Do not change, alter or adjust

the immobilizer system because

it could cause the immobilizer

system to malfunction.

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