Kia Carens: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

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

Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm system will have a label attached to the vehicle with the following words:

1.WARNING

2. SECURITY SYSTEM

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. 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.

Door lock/unlock in an emergency situation

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the doors by using the mechanical key. 1. Press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2). 2. Insert the ke ...

Armed stage

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