Immobilizer Indicator Light

Immobilizer Indicator Light (without Smart Key)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key while the ignition switch is ON.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator flashes:

• If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.

In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key)

This indicator illuminates for up to 30 seconds when:

• When the vehicle detects the smart key inside the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator light flashes for several seconds:

• When the smart key is not inside the vehicle.

- In this situation, the engine cannot be started.

This indicator light comes on for 2 seconds and then turns off:

• When the vehicle cannot detect the Smart Key inside the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator flashes:

• When the smart key battery is low.

- In this situation, the engine cannot be started. However, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the Smart Key. (For more details, refer to "Starting the Engine" in chapter 6.)

• If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.

In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.