Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when:

Folding key

The door unlock button is pressed.
The engine is started.
The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for 30 seconds or more.

Smart key

The door unlock button is pressed.
The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart key.
The engine is started.

After the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights will blink twice 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.

NOTICE

Non-Immobilizer system

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, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed.

NOTICE

Immobilizer system

If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch and start the engine. Then the system will be disarmed.
If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, open the door with the mechanical key and start the engine. Then the system will be disarmed.
If you lose your keys, Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.