Immobiliser System - Kia Rio 2022 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
not in the ignition switch or start
button is ACC or ON position.
Children copy adults and they could
place the key in the ignition switch
or press the start button. The igni -
tion key (smart key) would enable
children to operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even death.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children, when
the engine is running.
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. If an after -
market key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, 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

Your vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic engine immobiliser
system to reduce the risk of unau -
thorised vehicle use.
Your immobiliser system is com -
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
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Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobiliser system, when -
ever you insert your ignition key
into the ignition switch and turn it
to ON, it checks and determines and
verifies if the ignition 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:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi -
tion.
To activate the immobiliser sys -
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. The immobiliser system
activates automatically. 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 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.
Keys