immobilizer KIA CERATO 2007 Owners Manual

1 23456789Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Immobilizer system / 3-5
Door locks / 3-7
Window / 3-12 Seat / 3-16Safety belts / 3-30
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-54
Trunk / 3-75Hood / 3-77
Fuel filler lid / 3-79
Mirrors / 3-82
Interior lights / 3-86
Storage compartment / 3-87
Interior features / 3-90
Sunroof / 3-95Luggage net / 3-99Antenna / 3-100Audio system / 3-102
Knowing your vehicle

Knowing your vehicle
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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.CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou- blefree service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction and should only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments or modifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Driving your vehicle
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
will blink or illuminate until the belt is
fastened.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds after the
warning light blinks for approximately
one minute.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is dis-
connected after the key is turn ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning light
and chime will not operate.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance.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.
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.

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Disarmed stage
The armed stage will be deactivated when:
The “ ” button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
After depressing unlock button,
you must open the doors within 30
seconds or all doors will be lockedagain and automatically placed
into the armed stage.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The doors are unlocked with the ignition key.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
The lock ( ), unlock ( ) or trunk lid open ( ) button on
the transmitter is pressed.✽✽ NOTICE - Non-immobilizer
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Index
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . . . . 7-9Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7, 7-23
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
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