Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.
Armed stage
Park and stop the vehicle. Arm the system as described below.
Entering the armed stage using the smart key
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Place the EV button in the OFF position.
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Make sure that all doors, the hood and liftgate are closed and latched.
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Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is armed.
If any door (or liftgate) or hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and the chime will not operate and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all doors and liftgate and hood are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights blink once.
The system can also be armed by locking the doors with the key from the front doors; however, the hazard warning lights will not blink using this method.
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Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is armed.
Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the system is armed while a passenger(s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger(s) leaves the vehicle. If any door (or liftgate) or hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system enters the armed stage, the system will be disarmed to prevent unnecessary alarm.
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.
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A front or rear door is opened without using the smart key.
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The liftgate is opened without using the smart key.
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The hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds, and repeat the horn 3 times unless the system is disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the smart key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
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The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the smart key.
After pressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice (in smart key) to indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or liftgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.
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Avoid trying to start the vehicle while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, open the doors by using the mechanical key and start the vehicle by directly pressing the EV button with the smart key.
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If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
Adjusting Alarm System
Do not change, alter or adjust the theft alarm system in your vehicle. Improper installation of the alarm system could damage the vehicle or cause the system to malfunction.
Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause interference, and
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This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If the smart key is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.