Smart Key Immobilizer System - Kia 2019 niro Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
To avoid damaging the smart key,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately dis -
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ -
ment and human health. Dispose
the battery according to your local
law(s) or regulations.
CAUTION
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 coded key (or other
device) is used, the vehicle's power
system is disabled.
When the POWER button is placed in
the ON position, the immobilizer
system 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 POWER button to the OFF
position, then place the POWER but -
ton to the ON position again.
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In some circumstances, the vehicle
may not recognize your smart key if
another smart key device is nearby
or a metal 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
additional keys near the smart key
before attempting to start the vehi -
cle again.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, it is
recommended that you contact
your Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may
make your vehicle inoperable.
NOTICE
When starting the vehicle, do not
use the key with other immobilizer
keys around. Otherwise the vehicle
may not start or may stop soon
after it starts. Keep each key sepa -
rate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
Smart key