Theft-alarm system (if equipped)
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.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
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Turn off the engine.
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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.
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
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Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
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Make sure that all doors (and liftgate) and the engine hood are closed and latched.
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Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the folding key.
After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.
If any door (and liftgate) or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights won't operate and theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if all doors (and liftgate) and engine hood are closed, the hazard warning lights blink once.
The theft-alarm system can be deactivated by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
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 folding key or smart key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
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The door unlock button is pressed.
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The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
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The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for 30 seconds or more.
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The door unlock button is pressed.
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The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart key.
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The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
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 engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the folding key, insert the key into the ignition switch (if equipped), turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed.
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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.