KIA PICANTO 2014 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: PICANTO, Model: KIA PICANTO 2014Pages: 1003, PDF Size: 44.67 MB
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Features of your vehicle
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and tailgate) and even start the
engine without inserting the key.
The functions of buttons on a smart key
are similar to the remote keyless entry.
(Refer to the “Remote keyless entry” inthis section.)
There are no buttons on the accessory
smart key(type B)Smart key functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock and
unlock the vehicle doors (and tailgate).
Also, you may start the engine. Refer to
the following, for more details.
Locking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and any door unlocked, locks all
the doors (and tailgate). If all doors (andtailgate) and engine bonnet are closed,
the hazard warning lights will blink onceto indicate that all doors (and tailgate)
are locked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
from the outside door handle. If you want
to make sure that a door has locked or
not, you should check the door lock but-
ton inside the vehicle or pull the outside
door handle.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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■ Type B
WARNING
If the battery of accessory smart key
is totally discharged, it is impossible
to enter the vehicle. In this case, you
can enter the vehicle with a mechan-
ical key.
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Even though you press the outside door
handle buttons, the doors will not lock
and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if
any of following occur:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is open.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors
(and tailgate). The hazard warning lights
blink twice to indicate that all doors (and
tailgate) are unlocked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
from the outside door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the front
outside door handle, other people canalso open the door without possession of
the smart key.
After pressing the button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.)
from the outside tailgate handle, with
your smart key in possession, the tail-
gate will unlock and open when you
press the tailgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock auto-
matically. ❈ The word “HOLD” is written on the but-
ton to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for 1 second.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Starting the engine with a smart key” insection 5. Smart key precautions
✽✽
NOTICE
If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, and contact an authorised
Kia dealer.
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and key to your
authorised Kia dealer to protect it
from potential theft.
The smart key will not work if any of
following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- You keep the smart key near a
mobile two-way radio system or a
mobile phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact
an authorised Kia dealer. (Continued)
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If the transmitter (or smart key) is inclose proximity to your cell phone or
smart phone, the signal from the
transmitter (or smart key) 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, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the transmitter (or smart key) and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices.
Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm sys-
tem will have a label attached to the vehi-
cle with the following words:
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEM This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised entry into the
car. 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 trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur- er’s vehicle warranty.
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Armed stage
Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate)
and the engine bonnet are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door remains open, the doors
won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors. If tailgate or engine bonnet remains
open, the hazard warning lights won't
operate and theft-alarm will not arm.
After this, if the tailgate and engine
bonnet are closed, the hazard warn-
ing lights will blink once.
button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed. If any door (and tailgate) or enginebonnet remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. After this, ifall doors (and tailgate) and engine
bonnet are closed, the hazard warn-
ing lights blink once.
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 (and tailgate), the engine bonnet are closed 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 blinkonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (and tailgate) or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and theft-
alarm will not arm. After this, if all doors(and tailgate) and engine bonnet are
closed, the hazard warning lights blink
once. Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If thesystem is armed whilst a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door, tailgate orengine bonnet is opened within 30seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs whilst the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine bonnet is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the trans-
mitter (or smart key).
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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” posi-tion for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door ispressed whilst carrying the smart key.
- The engine is started.
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if anydoor (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE - Non-immobiliser system
Avoid trying to start the engine whilst the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed.
If you lose your keys, consult your
authorised Kia dealer.
✽
✽ NOTICE - Immobiliser system
If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch and start the engine.
Then the system will be disarmed.
If you lose your keys, consult your
authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to mal- function and should only be serv-iced by an authorised Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi- cations to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
Mechanical key
Turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the rear of
the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the door with a key, the doors will lock/unlock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically. (if equipped)
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.
Transmitter/Smart key
Doors can be locked and unlocked withthe transmitter (or smart key). (if equipped)
Doors can be locked and unlocked pressing the button of the outside door
handle with the smart key in your pos-session.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door locks and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
DOOR LOCKS
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If you don't close the door securely, the door may open
again.
Be careful that someone's body and hands are not trapped when
closing the door.
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To lock a door without the key, push theinside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (if equipped) (2 ) to the
“Lock” position and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically. (if equipped)
✽✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the door lock button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the front
doors is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in lock position, the button is
unlocked and door opens. (if equipped)
Front door cannot be locked if the igni- tion key is in the ignition switch and the
door is open. (if equipped)
A door cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any door isopen.
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WARNING
- Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function whilst you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) whilst simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
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With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch.
When pushing down on the front por- tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion (1)
of central door lock switch is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion(1) of
central door lock switch is pressed.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle whilst you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked whilst the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
accidental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
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Impact sensing door unlock sys- tem (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock after
an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h.And all doors will be automatically
unlocked when you turn the engine off
and when you remove the ignition key. (ifequipped)Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the
hole (1) and turn it to the lock ( )
position. When the child safety lock is
in the lock position, the rear door will
not open even though the inner doorhandle is pulled. 3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle.
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling theinner door handle until the rear door child
safety lock is unlocked.
WARNING
- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors whilst the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out and be
severely injured or killed. To pre-
vent children from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear door
safety locks should be used when-
ever children are in the vehicle.
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Opening the tailgate
■
■ Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and thanpulling up the hatch. ■
■
Type B
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgateis opened and then closed, the tailgate
is locked automatically.
❈ There is not the key hole.
✽✽
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.