ignition KIA CARENS RHD 2018 User Guide

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Safety features of your vehicle
SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following components:
1. Driver's front air bag module
2. Passenger's front air bag module
3. Side air bag modules*
4. Curtain air bag modules*
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM)
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors*10. Passenger’s front air bag
ON/OFF indicator*
11. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch*
12. EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)*
* : if equipped
The SRSCM continually monitors all
elements whilst the ignition switch is
ON to determine if a frontal, near-frontal impact or side impact is
severe enough to require air bag
deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt
deployment.
The SRS air bag warning light on the
instrument panel will illuminate forabout 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position,
after which the air bag warning lightshould go out.
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WARNING
If any of the following condi-
tions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the SRS. In this
case, have the system inspect-
ed by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the igni- tion ON.
The light stays on after illumi- nating for approximately 6seconds.
The light comes on whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The light blinks when the igni- tion switch is in ON position.

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WARNING
Do not install or place any accessories (drink holder, CD
holder, sticker, etc.) on the
front passenger's panel above
the glove box in a vehicle with
a passenger's air bag. Such
objects may become danger-
ous projectiles and cause
injury if the passenger's air
bag inflates.
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When installing a container ofliquid air freshener inside the
vehicle, do not place it near
the instrument cluster nor on
the instrument panel surface.
It may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the
passenger's air bag inflates.
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Passenger’s front air bag (if equipped)
WARNING
If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehi-
cle. These conditions are nor-
mal and are not hazardous - the
air bags are packed in this fine
powder. The dust generated
during air bag deployment may
cause skin or eye irritation as
well as aggravate asthma for
some persons. Always wash all
exposed skin areas thoroughlywith cold water and a mild
soap after an accident in which
the air bags were deployed.
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The SRS can function onlywhen the ignition key is in the
ON position. If the SRS air bagwarning light does not illumi-
nate, or continuously remains
on after illuminating for about 6
seconds when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position, or
after the engine is started,
comes on whilst driving, the
SRS is not working properly. If
this occurs, have the system
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorised Kia deal-
er/service partner.
Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal,
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position and remove
the ignition key. Never remove
or replace the air bag relatedfuse(s) when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Failure to heed this warning
will cause the SRS air bag
warning light to illuminate.

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If the SRS air bag warning light blinks or does not illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or ifit illuminates whilst the vehicleis being driven, have the sys-tem inspected by a profession- al workshop. Kia recommendsto visit an authorised Kia deal-er/service partner.CAUTION
If the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is not workingproperly, the air bag warninglight ( )on the instrumentpanel will illuminate.
And, the passenger's front airbag OFF indicator ( ) will not illuminate (The passenger'sfront air bag ON indicatorcomes on and goes off after approximately 60 seconds),the SRS Control Module reac-tivates the passenger’s front air bag and the passenger’sfront air bag will inflate infrontal impact crashes even if the passenger’s front air bagON/OFF switch is set to theOFF position.
In this case, have the systeminspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorised Kia deal-er/service partner.
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WARNING
The driver is responsible for the proper position of the pas-
senger’s front air bag ON/OFF
switch.
Deactivate the passenger's front air bag only when the
ignition switch is switched off,
or the malfunction may occur
in the SRS Control Module.
And there may be a danger
that the driver's and/or front
passenger’s and/or side and
curtain air bag may fail to trig-
ger, or not trigger correctlyduring a collision.
Never install a rearward facing child seat on the front passen-
ger's seat unless the passen-
ger's front air bag has been
deactivated. The infant or child
could be severely injured or
killed by an air bag deploy-ment in case of an accident.
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Features of your vehicle
Record your key numberThe key code number
is stamped on the keycode tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys, Kia recommends
to contact an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Remove the key code tag and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the key
code number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle. Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
KEYSWARNING -
Ignition key
(Smart key)
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition switch or start
button is ACC or ON. Children
copy adults and they could
place the key in the ignition
switch or start button is ACC or
ON position. The ignition
key(Smart key) would enable
children to operate power win-
dows or other controls, or even
make the vehicle move, which
could result in serious bodily
injury or even death. Never
leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children,when the engine is running.
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts
for replacement from an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
If an aftermarket key is used,
the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this
happens, the starter will contin-
ue to operate causing damage
to the starter motor and possi-
ble fire due to excessive currentin the wiring.

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Immobiliser system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem to reduce the risk of unautho-
rised vehicle use.
Your immobiliser system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
key and electronic devices inside the
vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobiliser system, when-
ever 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.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will
not start. To deactivate the immobiliser system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobiliser system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the engine start/stop but- ton is changed to the ON position,
the immobiliser 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 immobiliser system
Change the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system
Change 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.

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✽✽NOTICE
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 malfuntioin. ✽✽
NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobiliser system. It is designed to give years of trou-ble-free service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and rough handling. Immobiliser systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobiliser system because itcould cause the immobiliser sys- tem to malfunction. In this case,have the system serviced by aprofessional workshop. Kia rec-ommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobiliser system are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobiliser password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch.
The engine may not startbecause the metal accessoriesmay interrupt the transponder signal from normally transmit-ting.

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Transmitter precautions
✽✽
NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
 The ignition key is in ignition switch.
 You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
 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, Kia
recommends to contact an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner. (Continued)(Continued)
 If the transmitter is in close prox-
imity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the trans-
mitter could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is
active such as making call, receiv-
ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/ receiving emails. Avoid
placing the transmitter and your
cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance
between the two devices. CAUTION
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliancecould void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If thekeyless entry system is inopera-tive due to changes or modifica- tions not expressly approved bythe party responsible for com-pliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, itwill not be covered by your man-ufacturer vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromelectromagnetic materials thatblocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate that
the system is armed. If the tailgate or engine bonnet remains opened, the hazard
warning lights will not operate
and theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if the tailgate and enginebonnet are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and
the theft-alarm will arm.Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine bonnet and tailgate areclosed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed. If the tailgate or engine bonnet
remains opened, the hazard warn-
ing lights will not operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. After this,if the tailgate and engine bonnet
are closed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once and the theft-
alarm will arm. Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehi-
cle. If the system is armed whilst
a passenger(s) remains in the
vehicle, the alarm may be acti-
vated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leave the vehicle. If
any door, tailgate or engine bon-net is opened within 30 seconds
after entering the armed stage,the system is disarmed to pre-
vent unnecessary alarm.

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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs whilst the sys-
tem is armed.
A front or rear door is opened with-
out using transmitter or smart key.
The tailgate is opened without using transmitter or smart key.
The engine bonnet is opened.The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for 27 seconds, unless the system is
disarmed. To turn off the system,
unlock the doors with the transmitter
or smart key. 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 dooris pressed whilst carrying the
smart key.
- The engine is started.
After the doors are unlocked, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to indi-
cate 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
 Without smart key system If the system is not disarmed withthe transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch and start the
engine. Then the system will be
disarmed.
 With smart key system If the system is not disarmed with
the smart key, open the door with
the mechanical key and start the
engine. Then the system will be
disarmed.
 If you lose your keys, Kia recom- mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because itcould cause the theft-alarm sys-tem to malfunction have the sys-tem serviced by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorised Kiadealer/service partner.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the theft-alarmsystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm
system will have a label attached to
the vehicle with the following words:
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEMThis system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorised entry
into the vehicle, movement inside the
vehicle (if equipped), and leaning to
one side (if equipped). 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.Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch or turn off the engine.
2. Make sure the intrusion/tilt sensor is ON (the sensor ON/OFF button
light is off) and exit the vehicle.
3. Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine bonnet areclosed and latched.
4. Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system (or
smart key).
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blinkonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard
warning lights will not operate and
the theft-alarm will not arm. If alldoors (and tailgate) and engine bon-
net are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (INTRUSION PROTECTION SYSTEM, UK ONLY)
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Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage