Kia 2014 Sportage Owner's Manual page 108

Features of your vehicle
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
• A front or rear door is opened with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
• The tailgate is opened without
using the transmitter (or smart
key).
• The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if
any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch, turn the igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed.
equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system because
it could
cause the theft-alarm system to
malfunction and should only be
serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the theft-alarm
system are not covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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