Kia Picanto JA: Theft-alarm system / Disarmed stage

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-{YEAR} Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system / 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 door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart key.
- The engine is started.

After the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed.

After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

NOTICE

Non-immobilizer system

  • Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage. If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed.
  • If you lose your keys, Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

Immobilizer system

  • If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch and start the engine. Then the system will be disarmed.
  • If you lose your keys, Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Do not change, alter or adjust the theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction.

Have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.

Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

    Theft-alarm stage

    The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key)...

    Door locks

    ..

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