Kia Rio YB Quiz

Disarming Stage

In this manual: Disarming Stage
Maintenance and Service — 0Driving the vehicle — 0Getting to know your vehicle — 0Vehicle security systems — 0Introduction — 0Vehicle exterior — 0Emergency Procedures — 0Infants and small children — 0Older children — 0Pregnant women — 0Injured persons — 0Airbag crash sensors — 0Airbag deployment conditions — 0Airbag non-deployment conditions — 0Battery saver function — 0Follow Me Home function (if equipped) — 0Headlamp welcome function (if equipped) — 0Light control — 0High beam operation — 0Front fog lights (if equipped) — 0Rear Fog Light — 0Headlight Beam Leveling Device (if equipped) — 0Battery saver function — 0Follow Me Home function (if equipped) — 0Headlamp welcome function (if equipped) — 0Light control — 0High beam operation — 0Front fog lights (if equipped) — 0Rear Fog Light — 0Headlight Beam Leveling Device (if equipped) — 0Replacing the Headlight, Parking Light, Turn Signal Light, or Front Fog Light Bulb — 0Headlight beam leveling for headlights and front fog lights — 0Turn signal light bulb replacement — 0Rear combination lamp bulb replacement — 0Additional brake light replacement (if equipped) — 0Interior lamp bulb replacement — 0
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The system will be disarmed in the following situations:

Remote control

  • The unlock button on the remote control is pressed.
  • The engine is started.
  • The ignition switch is in the ON position for 30 seconds or longer.

Smart key

  • The unlock button on the remote control is pressed.
  • The front door outside handle button is pressed while the smart key is present.
  • The engine is started.

After the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the system has been disarmed.

If no door (or the tailgate) is opened within 30 seconds after the unlock button is pressed, the system will be armed again.

NOTICE - System without immobilizer

  • Avoid starting the engine while the alarm is active. When the anti-theft alarm is active, the starter motor is disabled. If the system is not disarmed with the remote control, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and wait 30 seconds. The system will be disarmed.
  • If you lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE - System with immobilizer

  • If the system is not disarmed with the remote control, insert the key into the ignition switch and start the engine. The system will be disarmed.
  • If you lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION Do not modify, replace, or adjust the anti-theft system, as this may cause it to malfunction. It should be serviced only by an authorized Kia dealer.

Malfunction of the immobilizer system caused by improper changes, modifications, or alterations is not covered by the vehicle manufacturer's warranty.

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