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Theft-alarm system

The system provides an audible alarm and the hazard warning lights blink if triggered. The system is operated in 3 stages.

Armed stage

Operation

  1. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the key or door handle.

  2. The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.

  3. The chime will sound for approximately 3 seconds if any doors remain open.

Operating condition(s)

  • 30 seconds after all doors are closed and locked.

  • Mechanical key is removed from the ignition switch.

  • EV button is in the OFF position.

Theft-alarm stage

Operation

  1. The horn will sound.

  2. The hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 30 seconds.

  3. Unlock the doors with the key to turn off the system.

Disarmed stage

Operation

  1. The hazard warning lights will blink twice after the doors are unlocked.

  2. After pressing the door unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

Operating condition(s)

  • Door unlock button is pressed.

  • The button of the front outside door is pressed whilst carrying the smart key.

  • The vehicle 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 tailgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

CAUTION

  • Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.

  • Do not change, alter or adjust the theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction. In this case, have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

    Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

  • Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.

NOTICE

  • Avoid trying to start the vehicle whilst the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage.

  • If the system is not disarmed with the remote key, insert the mechanical key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed.