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Vehicle Specifications

Immobilizer System

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

Your immobilizer system consists of a small transponder in the ignition key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it on, the system checks, identifies and confirms that the ignition key is valid.

If the key is identified as valid, the engine will start.

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

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The immobilizer system is activated automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

Your immobilizer password is a unique customer password and must be kept confidential. Do not leave this number in the vehicle.

✽ NOTICE

Keep each key separate to avoid starting problems.

Do not place metal objects near the ignition switch.

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

If you need additional keys or have lost 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 change, modify, or adjust the immobilizer system, as this may cause the immobilizer system to malfunction.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

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 of the device.

✽ NOTICE

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

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