Kia Carens: Keys / 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 key and electronic
devices inside the vehicle.
Used to start the engine.
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
WARNING
We recommend that you use parts for replacement from an authorized Kia dealer.
If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition swi ...
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 i ...
Other information:
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do ...
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling o ...