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Features of your vehicle
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Theft-alarm system
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Folding key
僅 The door unlock button is pressed.
僅 The engine is started. (within 3 sec
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onds)
僅 The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi
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tion for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
僅 The door unlock button is pressed.
僅 The button of the front outside door is
pressed while carrying the smart key.
僅 The engine is started. (within 3 sec
-
onds)
After pressing the unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice (in smart key) to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or liftgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
NOTICE
僅 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 disarmed with the
folding key, insert the key into the
ignition switch (if equipped), turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the system
will be disarmed.
僅 If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Adjusting alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust the theft
alarm system in your vehicle. Improper
installation of the alarm system could
damage the vehicle or cause the system
to malfunction.
NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper alter
-
ations, adjustments or modifications to
the theft-alarm system are not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.