Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 87

Features of your vehicle
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. If an aftermarket
key is used, the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this hap-
pens, the starter will continue to operate
causing damage to the starter motor
and possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
immobiliser system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic engine immobiliser system to
reduce the risk of unauthorised vehicle
use.
Your immobiliser system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key sys-
tem
With the immobiliser system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies if the igni-
tion key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobiliser
system:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser sys-
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobiliser system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP
button is changed to the ON position,
the immobiliser system checks and veri-
fies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobiliser
system :
Change the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser sys-
tem:
Change the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton to the OFF position. The immobiliser
system activates automatically. Without
a valid smart key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle,
do not leave spare keys anywhere in
your vehicle. Your immobiliser password
is a customer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehicle.
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobiliser keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
Keys
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