Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 101

Features of your vehicle
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP
buttons are changed to the ON posi-
tion, the immobiliser system checks
and verifies 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 sys
tem
Change the ENGINE START/STOP
button to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system
Change the ENGINE START/STOP
button to the OFF position. The
immobiliser system activates auto-
matically. 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. Do not
leave this number anywhere in your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button. Metal accesso-
ries may interrupt the transponder
signal and may prevent the engine
from being started.
NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
-
your keys, Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key
is an important part of the immobil-
iser system. It is designed to give
years of trouble- free service, how-
ever you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity and
rough handling. Immobiliser system
malfunction could occur.
Keys
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