Transmitter Precautions; Tailgate Open (If Equipped); Alarm - Kia Rio 2012 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
Tailgate open (3) (if equipped)
The tailgate is opened if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate will lock automatical-
ly.

Alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the transmitter.
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Transmitter precautions

The transmitter (or smart key) will not
work if any of following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit
(about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter (or smart
key) is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter (or smart key) is close
to a radio transmitter such as a radio
station or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the transmit-
ter.
When the transmitter (or smart key) does
not work properly, open and close the
door with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter (or smart
key), contact an authorized Kia dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. If
the keyless entry system is inoperative
due to changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer's vehicle
warranty.