Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 104

Features of your vehicle
Your immobilizer system is com -
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when -
ever you insert your ignition key
into the ignition switch and turn it
to ON, it checks and determines and
verifies that the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be
invalid, the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys
tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi -
tion.
To activate the immobilizer sys
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a
valid ignition key for your vehicle,
the engine will not start.
Your Immobilizer password is a cus -
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi -
cle.
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NOTICE
Keep each key separately in order to
avoid a starting malfunction.
NOTICE
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a customer
unique password should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this num -
ber anywhere in your vehicle.
Do not put metal accessories near
-
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, consult an authorized Kia
-
dealer.
CAUTION
Immobilizer damage
Do not expose your immobilizer
system to moisture, static electric -
ity or rough handling. This may
damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION
Immobilizer alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it could
Remote keyless entry