Kia Optima 2004, Owner'S Manual

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
ARMED STAGE
The system is alarmed as described
below.
• After all doors such as engine hood,
trunk, doors are locked, if the
transmitter is pressed “
” button,
the turn signal lamp blinks one time
and two times in releasing.(At this
time, the alarm does not sound in
making or releasing alarm.)
Alarm stage
The alarm will be activated as described
below under the armed stage
• The door is opened without using the
key or the transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened without using
the key.
• The engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound ON for 30 seconds
and OFF for 10 seconds which continues
to be repeated three times. At the same
time, the engine does not start.
Withheld alarm
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened with
either the key or the transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not opened
completely within two seconds after
unlocking with the key or transmitter.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open and
the alarm armed, the alarm will sound.
DISARMED STAGE
The alarm will be released as described
below
•
When the “ ” button in the
transmitter is depressed.
• When the ignition key is in the “ON”
position for 30 seconds or more.
• Unlock or lock the doors with the
transmitter or ignition key.
CAUTION:
If the ignition key is in the ignition
keyhole, the transmitter is not
operated.
Avoid trying to start the engine with
the alarm activated.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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