Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 134

To activate the immobilizer system:
Change the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer sys‐
tem activates automatically. Without a
valid ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Change the engine start/stop button to
the ON position.
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
password and should be kept confi‐
dential. Do not leave this number
anywhere in your vehicle.
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other immobilizer
keys around. Otherwise the engine
may not start or may stop soon af‐
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ter it starts. Keep each key sepa‐
rately in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch. 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, we recommend that you
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key
is an important part of the immobil‐
izer system. It is designed to give
years of trouble-free service. How‐
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ever, you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity and rough
handling. Immobilizer system mal‐
function could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it could
cause the immobilizer system to
malfunction. We recommend that
the system be serviced by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions
caused by improper alterations, ad‐
justments or modifications to the
immobilizer system are not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer war‐
ranty.
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