Kia Carens: Theft-alarm system / Theft-alarm stage

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system / Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.

A front or rear door is opened without using transmitter or smart key.
The tailgate is opened without using transmitter or smart key.
The engine hood is opened. The siren will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for 27 seconds, unless the system is disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter or smart key.

Using the transmitter

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1.Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. 2.Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and tai ...

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when: Transmitter - 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 do ...

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