Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 173

Vehicle controls
僅 Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immo-
bilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
僅 Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could
result that may make your vehicle inoperable.
NOTE
僅 When starting the vehicle, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Oth-
erwise the vehicle may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key sepa-
rately in order to avoid a starting malfunction.
僅 If you need additional keys or lose your keys, Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Vehicles with smart key system
Deactivating the immobilizer system
Operation
僅 Change the EV button to the ON position.
Activating the immobilizer system
Operation
Change the EV button to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automati-
cally. Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the vehicle will not start.
WARNING
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 and should be kept confiden-
tial. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
CAUTION
僅 Do not put metal accessories near the EV button. Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent the vehicle from being started.
僅 The transponder in your EV button is an important part of the immobilizer system. It is
designed to give years of trouble-free service, however you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity and rough handling. immobilizer system malfunction could
occur.
僅 Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immo-
bilizer system to malfunction. In this case, have the system serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immo-
bilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
僅 Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could
result that may make your vehicle inoperable.
NOTE
僅 When starting the vehicle, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Oth-
erwise the vehicle may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key sepa-
rately in order to avoid a starting malfunction.
Opening and closing
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