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Type A

Key operations

• Used to start the engine.

Record your key number

The key code number is

• Used to lock and unlock the doors.

stamped on the tag

attached to the key set.

Should you lose your

Type B

To unfold the key, press the release but-

ton then the key will unfold automatically.

To fold the key, fold the key manually

while pressing the release button.

keys, this number will

enable an authorized Kia dealer to dupli-

cate the keys easily. Remove the tag and

store it in a safe place. Also, record the

code number and keep it in a safe place

(not in the vehicle).

OUN026060

OAM041096L

OSL040002N

Type B

CAUTION

Do not fold the key without press-

ing the release button. This may

damage the key.

Type C

To remove the mechanical key, press and

hold the release button (1) and remove

the mechanical key (2).

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the

key into the hole and push it until a click

sound is heard.

Type C

D010200AAM

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D010300AAM

To activate the immobilizer system:

Immobilizer system (if equipped)

WARNING - Ignition key

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

The immobilizer system activates auto-

matically. Without a valid ignition key for

your vehicle, the engine will not start.

Leaving children unattended in a

vehicle with the ignition key is dan-

gerous even if the key is not in the

ignition switch. Children copy

adults and they could place the key

in the ignition switch. The ignition

key would enable children to oper-

ate power windows or other con-

trols, or even make the vehicle

move, which could result in serious

bodily injury or even death. Never

leave the keys in your vehicle with

unsupervised children.

Your vehicle may be equipped with an

electronic engine immobilizer system to

reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle

use.

Your immobilizer system is comprised of

a small transponder in the ignition key

and electronic devices inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, whenever

you insert your ignition key into the igni-

tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks

and determines and verifies that the igni-

tion key is valid.

If the key is determined to be valid, the

engine will start.

To deactivate the immobilizer sys-

tem:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-

der and turn it to the ON position.

WARNING

In order to prevent theft of your

vehicle, do not leave spare keys or

your key number anywhere in the

vehicle. The ignition key and key

number are unique to your vehicle,

and therefore, should be kept confi-

dential.

If the key is determined to be invalid, the

engine will not start.

WARNING

Use only Kia original parts for the

ignition key in your vehicle. If an

aftermarket key is used, the ignition

switch may not return to ON after

START. If this happens, the starter

will continue to operate causing

damage to the starter motor and

possible fire due to excessive cur-

rent in the wiring.

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This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

✽

NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the If you need additional keys or lose your

key with other immobilizer keys around. keys, consult an authorized Kia dealer.

Otherwise the engine may not start or

may stop soon after it starts. Keep each

CAUTION

key separately in order to avoid a start-

The transponder in your ignition

key is an important part of the

immobilizer system. It is designed

to give years of trouble-free service,

however you should avoid expo-

sure to moisture, static electricity

and rough handling. Immobilizer

system malfunction could occur.

ing malfunction.

CAUTION

Do not put metal accessories near

the ignition switch.

Metal accessories may interrupt the

transponder signal and may pre-

vent the engine from being started.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

CAUTION

Do not change, alter or adjust the

immobilizer system because it

could cause the immobilizer sys-

tem to malfunction and should only

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

Malfunctions caused by improper

alterations, adjustments or modifi-

cations to the immobilizer system

are not covered by your vehicle

manufacturer warranty.

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D010301AUN-EC

4. If all of the digits have been input suc-

cessfully, you have to start the engine

within 30 seconds. If you attempt to

start the engine after 30 seconds, the

engine will not start and you will have

to input your password again.

After performing the limp home proce-

dure, you have to see an authorized Kia

dealer immediately to inspect and repair

your ignition key or immobilizer system.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the

ON position, if the immobilizer indicator

(

) goes off after blinking 5 times,

your transponder equipped in the ignition

key is out of order. You cannot start the

engine without the limp home procedure.

To start the engine, you have to input

your password by using the ignition

switch. Your password is only available

from an authorized Kia dealership.

Contact an authorized dealer for more

information.

The following procedure is how to input

your password of “2345” as an example.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. The immobilizer indicator (

)

will blink 5 times and go off indicating

the beginning of the limp home proce-

dure.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC

position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this example

“2”), turn the ignition switch to the ON

and ACC position twice. Perform the

same procedure for the next digits

between 3 seconds and 10 seconds

(for example, for “3”, turn the ignition

ON and ACC 3 times).

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