KIA Amanti 2008 1.G User Guide

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-13
Seats / 3-17
Driver position memory system / 3-28
Safety belts / 3-30
Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-52
Trunk / 3-76
Hood / 3-80
Fuel filler lid / 3-81
Mirrors / 3-84
Interior lights / 3-88
Storage compartments / 3-89
Interior features / 3-91
Sunroof / 3-96
Antenna / 3-98
Audio remote control / 3-99
Audio systems / 3-100
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The key code number is stamped on the
plate attached to the key set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will enable
an authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the
keys easily. Remove the plate and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and handy
place, but not in the vehicle.Key operations
➀Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock the
glove box, and open the trunk.
➁Sub key
Used only to start the engine and lock
and unlock the door.
➂Transmitter
Used to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk (trunk can only be opened
with the transmitter when the trunk lid
control button located in the glove
compartment is turned on. See page
3-3).
KEYS
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WARNING- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key i s dan-
gerou s even if the key is not in the
ignition. Children copy adult s and
they could place the key in the igni-
tion. The ignition key would enable
children to operate power window s
or other control s, or even make the
vehicle move, which could re sult in
serious bodily injury or even death.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children.
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Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and
valet attendants, the following proce-
dures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk
and glove box compartment cannot be
opened in your absence.1. Unlock the glove box with the master
key and open it.
2. Set the trunk lid control button in the glove box compartment to OFF (not
depressed). In the OFF position, the
trunk cannot be unlocked with either
the trunk release lever inside the car or
trunk open button of transmitter.
3. Close the glove box, and lock the glove box using the master key.
4. Leave the sub key with the attendant. The trunk and glove box are secured
because the sub key only allows the
engine to start and locks and unlocks
the door.
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WARNING
Use only Kia original part s for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key i s used, the ignition
s witch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate caus ing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.

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➀Lock button
➁ Unlock button
➂ Trunk lid open button
➃ Alarm button
➀Lock ( )
All doors are locked and the hazard
lamp will flash once if the lock button
is pressed. Also, the trunk is locked
and cannot be opened with the out-
side handle.
➁Unlock ( )
Driver’s door is unlocked and the haz-
ard lamp will flash twice if the unlock
button is pressed once. Also, the trunk
is unlocked and can be opened with
the outside handle. All doors are
unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed twice within 3 seconds.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30 sec-
onds.
➂ Trunk lid open ( )
The trunk lid opens if this button is
pressed. If this button is pressed while
all the doors are locked, the trunk will
open, however it will remain locked
when closed.
If any door is unlocked, the trunk will
remain unlocked when closed.
When the trunk lid control button in
the glove box is OFF, the trunk will not
open or unlock even when the button
on the transmitter is pressed.
➃ Alarm ( )
The horn sounds and hazard lamp
will flash for about 27 seconds if this
button is pressed.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m [393.7 inches]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized Kia Dealer.
✽ NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from water
or any liquid. If the keyless entry system
is inoperative due to exposure to water
or liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.
Operational distance may vary depend-
ing upon the area the transmitter is used
in. For example, if the vehicle is parked
near police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting stations, mil-
itary installations, airports, or transmit-
ting towers, etc., operational distance
may be lessened. This device complie
s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’ s authority to operate
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Battery replacement
Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several years.
When replacement is necessary, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-tly pry open the transmitter’s center
cover (
➀).
2. Replace the battery with a new one. When replacing the battery, make sure
the battery’s positive “+” symbol faces
up as indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
✽NOTICE
The keyless entry system transmitter is
designed to give you years of troublefree
use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
For replacement of transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.
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CAUTION
•U sing the wrong battery can
cause the transmitter to malfunc- tion. Be sure to use the correct
battery.
• To avoid damaging the tran smit-
ter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
The immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines whether the ignition 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 immobilizer sys-
tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys near it.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
keys separate.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, if the IMMO indicator remains
on continuously after blinking 6 times,
your transponder equipped in the ignition
key is out of order. You cannot start the
engine without the lime home procedure.
To start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch.
The following procedure is how to input
your password of “2345” as an example.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion. The IMMO indicator ( ) will
blink 6 times and remain on indicating
the beginning of the limp home proce-
dure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi- tion.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for the
metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal from normally
transmitting
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer pass word is a cus -
tomer unique pass word and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
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3. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON and
ACC position twice. Perform the same
procedure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for example,
for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3
times).
4. If all of the digits have been input suc- cessfully, you have to start the engine
within 10 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 10 seconds, the
engine will not start and you will have
to input your password again.
After performing the limp home proce-
dure, you have to see an authorized Kia
dealer immediately to inspect and repair
your ignition key or immobilizer system. This device complie
s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed
to give year s of trouble free service,
however you should avoid expo- sure to moisture, static electricity
and rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adju st the
immobilizer system becaus e it
could cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, haveyour vehicle towed by an author- ized Kia dealer for in spection and
necessary repair s.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
• Driver’s door can be locked and
unlocked with the key.
• Turn the key to the left to lock all doors.
• Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the right twice
within 3 seconds to unlock all doors.
• Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it may be opened by pulling the door handle.
• When closing the door, push the door with your hand. Make sure that doors
are closed securely. To lock a door without the key, push the
door lock switch (
➀) to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and close the door (
➁).
✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
✽NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
DOOR LOCKS
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Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, pull the door lock but-
ton out to the “UNLOCK” position (the
red part (
➁) of the button becomes vis-
ible).
• To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (
➀) to the “LOCK” position (red
part (
➁) of the knob is not visible).
• To open a door, pull the door handle (
➂) outward. • If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in lock position, the button is
unlocked and the door opens (if
equipped).
• Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and
when the front door is opened.
With central door lock switch
The central door locking switch is located
on the front door’s rest. It is operated by
depressing the door lock switch. If any
door is open when the switch is
depressed, the door will remain locked
when closed.
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Lock Unlock
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„ Driver’s side
„Front passenger’s side