Kia Carens: Immobilizer system / Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the engine start/stop button is 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.
To deactivate the immobilizer system
Change the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system
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.
WARNING
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 and should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separate in order to avoid a starting malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch. The engine may not start because the metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from normally transmitting.
✽ NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your keys, we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the immobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trouble- free service, however you should avoid exposure to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction. We recommend that the system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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.
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