Opening the trunk (tailgate)
with the alarm armed (if
equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm
will not sound if the trunk lid (tailgate)
is opened with the transmitter (or the
smart key).
Once the trunk (tailgate) is opened and
then closed, the trunk (tailgate) will be
locked automatically and the system
will be armed again.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid (tailgate)
open and the alarm armed, the alarm
will sound.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door
is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
After the doors are unlocked, the haz‐
ard warning lights will blink twice to in‐
dicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door or trunk (tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to
malfunction have the system serv‐
iced by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Malfunctions caused by improper al‐
terations, adjustments or modifica‐
tions to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu‐
facturer’s warranty.
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