Theft-alarm system (if equipped)
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 trunk 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 trunk) 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 trunk 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. 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 trunk) 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 trunk) or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights won't operate, and theft-alarm will not arm. When all doors (and trunk) and hood are closed, the hazard warning lights blink once.
The theft-alarm system can be deactivated by an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not arm the system until all passengers have exited the vehicle. If the system is armed while a passenger remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger exits the vehicle. If any door (or trunk) or hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system is in the armed stage, the system will be disarmed to prevent an 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 trunk 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 the horn will sound 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 disarm 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 trunk) 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 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. The system will disarm.
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If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
Adjusting alarm system
Do not 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 adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your warranty.