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Opening and closing
Immobiliser system
The immobiliser system is a vehicle anti-theft system that can start the vehicle only
with the registered key. The vehicle will start only when the password in the vehicle
and the password in the key match, so if you use a duplicate key, the vehicle will not
start.
The immobiliser system checks, determines, and verifies the key whenever the vehi
cle is in the ON position.
Whenever the POWER button is changed to the ON position, the immobiliser system
checks and verifies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the vehicle will start.
If the key is invalid, the vehicle will not start.
Precautions
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your ve
hicle. Your immobiliser password is a customer unique password and should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
CAUTION
• Do not put metal accessories near the EV button. Metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal and may prevent the vehicle from being started.
• The transponder in your EV button is an important part of the immobiliser system.
It is designed to give years of trouble-free service, however you should avoid expo
sure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. immobiliser system malfunc
tion could occur.
• Do not change, alter or adjust the immobiliser system because it could cause the
immobiliser system to malfunction. In this case, have the system serviced by a pro
fessional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service part
ner.
• Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the
immobiliser system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems
could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.
NOTE
• When starting the vehicle, do not use the key with other immobiliser keys around.
Otherwise the vehicle may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key
separately in order to avoid a starting malfunction.
• If you need additional keys or lose your keys, Kia recommends contacting an autho
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
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