Immobilizer system
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, it checks and determines and verifies if the ignition key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not start.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP buttons are changed to the ON position, the immobilizer system checks and verifies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not start.
Change the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
Change the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
If you need additional keys or lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch. Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from being started.
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Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction. In this case, have the system serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.
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When starting the vehicle, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise, the vehicle may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separate to avoid a malfunction.
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If you need additional keys or lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your immobilizer password is a customer unique password should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system 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.