immobilizer KIA PICANTO 2006 Owners Manual

1 23456789Keys / 3-2 Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-8
Window / 3-13 Seat / 3-16Safety belts / 3-32
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-56Hood / 3-75
Fuel filler lid / 3-76
Mirrors / 3-79
Interior lights / 3-82
Storage compartment / 3-83
Interior features / 3-86Luggage net / 3-90Antenna / 3-91
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 ICU (Immobilizer
Control Unit) in the steering shaft.
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 ECU (EngineControl Unit).
The ECU 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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O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.
Low fuel level warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 6 liters. Refuel
as soon as possible.
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. Rear hatch warning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch is not closed securely. Door ajar warning
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight high beam indicator This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn sig-
nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-
Pass position.
Air bag warning (if equipped)
This warning light will blink or illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchto the ON position. If this indicator does not go out, or if
it illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for immediate service.O/D
OFF
AIR
BAG

Index
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Air cleaner ·································································· 7-31
Airbags-supplemental restraint system ··················· 3-56
Antenna ······································································· 3-91
Automatic transaxle ··········································· 4-7, 7-27
Battery ········································································ 7-37
Before driving ······························································ 5-5
Brake system ······························································ 4-13
Brakes and clutch ······················································ 7-20
Bulb replacement ······················································· 7-47
Climate control air filter ············································ 7-33
Defroster ····································································· 4-41
Door locks ····································································· 3-8
Drive belts ··································································· 7-22
Electrical circuit protection ········································ 6-7
Emergency commodity ·············································· 6-34
Emergency starting ····················································· 6-4
Emission control system ·············································· 5-3 Engine compartment ················································· 7-12
Engine cooling system ··············································· 7-17
Engine oil and oil filter ·············································· 7-14
Exterior care ······························································ 7-56
Exterior overview ························································ 2-2
Fuel filler lid ······························································· 3-76
Fuel filter ······································································7-31
Fuel requirements ························································ 5-2
Gauges ········································································· 4-25
Hazard warning flasher ············································ 4-42
Hood ············································································ 3-75
How to use this manual ··············································· 1-2
If you have a flat tire
(If the vehicle is equipped with spare tire) ··········· 6-19
If you have a flat tire (If the vehicle is
equipped with TireMobilityKit) ······························ 6-25
Ignition switch ······························································ 4-2
Immobilizer system ······················································ 3-7
Instrument cluster ····················································· 4-23
Instrument panel overview ········································· 2-5
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