Smart key immobiliser system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobiliser system to reduce the risk of unauthorised vehicle use.
Your immobiliser system is comprised of a small transponder in the smart key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobiliser system, whenever you turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position by pressing the button whilst carrying the smart key, it checks and determines and verifies if the smart key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobiliser system:
Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position by pressing the button whilst carrying the smart key.
To activate the immobiliser system:
Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position. The immobiliser system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.
When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobiliser 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.
If you need additional keys or lose your keys, Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.