Smart Key Immobilizer System - Kia E-Soul Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
n Smart key damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose the
smart key to heat or sunlight, or it
will be damaged.

Smart key immobilizer system

The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly co‐
ded key (or other device) is used, the
vehicle's power system is disabled.
When the START/STOP button is placed
in the ON position, the immobilizer sys‐
tem indicator should come on briefly,
then go off. If the indicator starts to
blink, the system does not recognize
the coding of the key.
Place the START/STOP button to the
OFF position, then place the START/
STOP button to the ON position again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle may
not recognize your smart key if anoth‐
er smart key device is nearby or a met‐
al object such as a key chain is causing
interference with the smart key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not
start. Remove any metal objects or ad‐
ditional keys near the smart key before
attempting to start the vehicle again.
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If the system repeatedly does not rec‐
ognize the coding of the key, it is rec‐
ommended that you contact your Kia
dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical prob‐
lems could result that may make your
vehicle inoperable.
NOTICE
The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years
of trouble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to moisture,
static electricity and rough handling.
Immobilizer system
could occur.
Whenever the START/STOP button is
changed to the ON position, the immo‐
bilizer 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.
To deactivate
system
Change the START/STOP button to the
ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system
Change the START/STOP button to the
OFF position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a valid
smart key for your vehicle, the vehicle
will not start.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your ve‐
hicle, do not leave spare keys any‐
where in your vehicle. Your immobil‐
izer password is a customer unique
malfunction
password and should be kept confi‐
dential. Do not leave this number
anywhere in your vehicle.
NOTICE
When starting the vehicle, do not
use the key with other immobilizer
keys around. Otherwise the vehicle
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the immobilizer