Starting The Engine; Immobilizer System - Daewoo Kalos User Manual

• START
Starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key, and it will auto-
matically return to ON.
Make sure that the engine is not run-
ning before turning the key to START.
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WARNING
• Do not turn the key to OFF while
driving.
Driver could lose control of vehicle
and brake power assistance would
be cancelled, causing vehicle dam-
age, personal injury or possibly
death.
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WARNING
• Do not reach for the key through
the steering wheel.
Steering wheel can suddenly turn
causing driver to lose control of ve-
hicle and causing injury to fingers,
hands or arms.

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

The Immobilizer System provides an
additional theft deterrent to the vehicle
in which it is installed and prevents it
from being started by unauthorized per-
sons.
The valid key for a vehicle equipped
with a Immobilizer System is a me-
chanical ignition key with integrated
transponder, which is electronically
coded. The transponder is placed invis-
ibly in the ignition key.
Only valid ignition keys can be used to
start the engine. Invalid keys may only
open the doors. The immobilizer system
isolates the power supply to the ignition
system, fuel pump and fuel injectors.
The engine is automatically immobi-
lized after the key is turned to LOCK
and has been removed from the ignition
switch. See "KEYS" in the index.
If the immobilizer system does not rec-
ognize the electronic code when you
turn the ignition key to START, the en-
gine will not start and the security in-
dicator will keep blinking;
• Turn the ignition key to OFF and re-
start the engine after about 5 seconds.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 3–11

STARTING THE ENGINE

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
• Make sure the area around vehicle
is clear.
• Make sure all windows and lights
are clear.
• Inspect tires for condition, proper in-
flation pressure and foreign objects.
• Adjust seat positions and head re-
straints.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten safety belt and ask all passen-
gers to do the same.
• Check the operation of warning
lights and indicators in the instrument
panel when the key is turned to ON
position.
• Periodically, such as when refueling,
check maintenance items noted in
this manual.