immobilizer KIA CERATO 2005 Owners Manual

1 23456789Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-8
Windows / 3-13 Seats / 3-16Safety belts / 3-30
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-56
Trunk / 3-75Hood / 3-77
Fuel filler lid / 3-79
Mirrors / 3-82
Interior lights / 3-86
Storage compartment / 3-88
Interior features / 3-91
Sunroof / 3-96Luggage net / 3-99Antenna / 3-100
Knowing your vehicle

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Knowing your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key, and antenna coil in the
key cylinder and BCM (Body Control
Module) in the instrument panel.
With this system, whenever you
insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, the
antenna coil in the ignition switch
receives a signal from the transpon-
der in the ignition key and then sendsthe signal to the BCM (Body controlModule).
The BCM checks the signal whether
the ignition key is valid.
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
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-tion.
To activate the immobilizer sys- tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. 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
around.Otherwise the engine may not start
or may stop soon after it starts. Keepeach key separately not to have any
malfunction after you receive yournew vehicle.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trou-blefree service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois- ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizer system are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

Driving your vehicle
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Rear window defroster indicator (if equipped) This light comes on when the rear
defroster switch is depressed to
remove the frost on the rear glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear window defroster will auto-
matically turn off after 20 minutes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key. Shift pattern indicators (if equipped) The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift
lever selection. O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.Immobilizer indicator (if equipped) This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
O/D
OFF

Index
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Air cleaner ····································································7-37
Air conditioner air filter··············································7-39
Airbags-supplemental restraint system ·····················3-56
Antenna ·······································································3-100
Automatic climate control system ······························4-66
Automatic transaxle ·············································4-8, 7-32
Battery···········································································7-43
Before driving·································································5-5
Brake system ································································4-15
Brakes and clutch ························································7-25
Bulb replacement ·························································7-53
Cruise control system ··················································4-25
Defroster ·······································································4-55
Door locks ·······································································3-8
Drive belts ·····································································7-27
Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-7
Emergency starting························································6-4 Emission control system ················································5-3
Engine compartment ···················································7-16
Engine cooling system ·················································7-22
Engine oil and oil filter················································7-19
Exterior care·································································7-62
Exterior overview···························································2-2
Fuel filler lid ·································································3-79
Fuel filter ······································································7-36
Fuel requirements ··························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-34
Hazard warning flasher ··············································4-56
Hood ··············································································3-77
How to use this manual ·················································1-2
If you have a flat tyre ··················································6-19
Ignition switch ································································4-2
Immobilizer system ························································3-7
Instrument cluster ·······················································4-33
Instrument panel overview ···········································2-5
Interior care··································································7-66
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