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Features of your vehicle
cause undesired operation of the
device.
NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate the equipment. If the key-
less entry system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be covered by
your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, if the immobilizer indicator
(
) goes off after blinking 5 times,
your transponder equipped in the igni-
tion key is out of order. You cannot start
the engine without the limp home proce-
dure. To start the engine, you have to
input your password by using the igni-
tion switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealership.
Contact an authorized dealer for more
information.The following procedure is
how to input your password of "2345" as
an example.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
(
) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
3. To enter the first digit (in this example
"2"), turn the ignition switch to the ON
and ACC position twice. Perform the
same procedure for the next digits
between 3 seconds and 10 seconds
(for example, for "3", turn the ignition
ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input suc-
cessfully, you have to start the engine
within 30 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 30 seconds, the
engine will not start and you will have
to input your password again.
After performing the limp home proce-
dure, you have to see an authorized Kia
dealer immediately to inspect and repair
your ignition key or immobilizer system.
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 ENGINE START/STOP button
is placed in the ON position, the immobi-
lizer 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 ENGINE START/STOP button
in the OFF position, then place the
ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON
position again.
If the system repeatedly does not recog-
nize the coding of the key, contact an
authorized 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
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 separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
Immobilizer System
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