Kia Carens: Keys / Immobilizer system

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / 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.

Key operations

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 ...

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 i ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Suitability of each seating position for "universal" category belted child restraint systems according to ECE regulations

Use child restraint systems that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child restraint systems, refer to the following table. U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group U* : Suitable for "universal" but 2nd se ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: SRS components and functions

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