Limp Home Procedure (Override)

When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after flashing 5 times, the transponder built into your ignition key is faulty. You cannot start the engine without the limp home procedure. To start the engine, you must enter your password using the ignition switch. Your password is only available from an authorized Kia dealer. Contact an authorized dealer for more information.

The following procedure shows how to enter the password "2345" as an example.

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The immobilizer indicator () will flash 5 times and go off, indicating the start of the limp home mode procedure.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this example "2"), turn the ignition key between the ON and ACC positions twice. Perform the same procedure for the following digits, with an interval of 3 to 10 seconds between them (for example, for "3", turn the ignition to ON and ACC 3 times).

4. If all digits have been entered successfully, start the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not start and you will need to enter the password again.

After performing the limp home procedure, have the ignition key or immobilizer system inspected and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.