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Vehicle Specifications

Immobilizer System

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Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized use of the vehicle.

Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ON position, the immobilizer system checks whether the key is valid or not.

If the key is valid, the engine will start.

If the key is not valid, the engine will not start.

✽ NOTICE

To prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your immobilizer password is a unique password and must be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.

To deactivate the immobilizer system

Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

To activate the immobilizer system

Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position. The immobilizer system is activated automatically. Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

To prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle.

Your immobilizer password is a unique password and must be kept secret. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.

✽ NOTICE

Keep each key separate to avoid incorrect starting.

Do not place metal accessories near the smart key.

Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from starting.

If you need additional keys or lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Immobilizer damage

Do not expose the immobilizer system to moisture, static electricity, or rough handling. This may damage the immobilizer.

CAUTION - Immobilizer modification

Do not alter, modify, or adjust the immobilizer system, because this may cause the immobilizer system to malfunction.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

✽ NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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