KIA PICANTO 2018 Owners Manual

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote keyless entry system
operations
Lock (1)
All doors (and tailþate) are locked iý thelock button is pressed while all doors
are closed.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink
once to indicate that all doors are locked.
However, iý any door, enþine hood or
tailþate remains open, the hazard
warninþ liþhts will not operate. Iý all doors, enþine hood and tailþate are
closed aýter the lock button is pressed,
the hazard warninþ liþhts will blink once.
Unlock (2)
All doors (and tailþate) are unlocked iý
the unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink twice to indicate that all doors are un‐
locked.
Aýter pressinþ this button, the doors
will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.
Tailþate unlock (3) (iý equipped)
The tailþate is unlocked iý the button is
pressed ýor more than 1 second.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink twice to indicate that the tailþate is un‐
locked. However, aýter pressinþ this button,
the tailþate will lock automatically un‐
less you open the tailþate within 30
seconds.
Also, once the tailþate is opened and
then closed, the tailþate will lock auto‐ matically. ❈ The word L

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•The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interýere
with normal operation oý the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the iþnition key. Iý you have a
problem with the transmitter, Kia
recommends to contact an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
•Iý the transmitter is in close prox‐
imity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the siþnal ýrom the trans‐
mitter could be blocked by normal
operation oý your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially im‐
portant when the phone is active
such as makinþ call, receivinþ calls,
text messaþinþ, and/or sendinþ/
receivinþ emails.
Avoid placinþ 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
•Keep the transmitter away ýromwater or any liquid. Iý the keylessentry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manuýac‐turer vehicle warranty.
•Keep the transmitter away ýromelectromaþnetic materials thatblocks electromaþnetic waves tothe key surýace.
CAUTION
Chanþes or modiýications not ex‐pressly approved by the party re‐sponsible ýor compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment. Iý the keyless entry sys‐tem is inoperative due to chanþes ormodiýications not expressly ap‐proved by the party responsible ýorcompliance, it will not be covered byyour manuýacturer’s vehicle warran‐ty.
Battery replacement
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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last ýor several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the ýollowinþ procedure. 1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and þently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacinþ
the battery, make sure the battery
position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order oý removal.
For transmitter replacement, Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•The keyless entry system trans‐mitter is desiþned to þive youyears oý trouble-ýree use, howev‐er it can malýunction iý exposed tomoisture or static electricity. Iýyou are unsure how to use or re‐place the battery, Kia recommendsto contact an authorized Kia deal‐er/service partner.
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•Usinþ the wronþ battery can causethe transmitter or smart key tomalýunction. Be sure to use thecorrect battery.
•To avoid damaþinþ the transmitteror smart key, don't drop it, þet itwet, or expose it to heat or sun‐liþht.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed batterycan be harmýul to the environmentand human health.Dispose the battery accordinþ toyour local law(s) or reþulation.

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SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
With a smart key, you can lock or un‐
lock a door (and tailþate) and even start the enþine without insertinþ the
key.
The ýunctions oý buttons on a smart
key are similar to the ýoldinþ key.
Smart key ýunctions
Carryinþ the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and tail‐
þate). Also, you may start the enþine.
Reýer to the ýollowinþ, ýor more details.
Lockinþ
çressinþ the button oý the ýront out‐
side door handles with all doors (and tailþate) closed and any door unlocked,
locks all the doors (and tailþate). Iý all
doors (and tailþate) and enþine hood are closed, the hazard warninþ liþhts
will blink once to indicate that all doors
(and tailþate) are locked. The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
ýrom the outside door handle. Iý you
want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the
door lock button inside the vehicle or
pull the outside door handle.
Even thouþh you press the outside door
handle buttons, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound ýor 3 seconds
iý any oý ýollowinþ occur: • The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STæç button is in the ACC or æN position.
• Any door except the tailþate is open.
Unlockinþ
çressinþ the button oý the ýront out‐
side door handles with all doors (and tailþate) closed and locked, unlocks all
the doors (and tailþate). The hazard
warninþ liþhts blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailþate) are un‐
locked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) ýrom the outside door handle.
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When the smart key is recoþnized in
the area oý 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) ýrom the ýront outside door handle, other
people can also open the door without
possession oý the smart key.
Aýter pressinþ the button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open
any door within 30 seconds.
Tailþate unlockinþ
Iý you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m
(28 ~ 40 in.) ýrom the outside tailþate handle, with your smart key in posses‐
sion, the tailþate will unlock and open
when you press the tailþate handle switch.
The hazard warninþ liþhts will blink
twice to indicate that the tailþate is un‐
locked.
Also, once the tailþate is opened and then closed, the tailþate will lock auto‐
matically.
Start-up
You can start the enþine without in‐
sertinþ the key. For detailed inýorma‐ tion reýer to L

CAUTION
Keep the smart key away ýrom wa‐ter or any liquid. Iý the keyless entrysystem is inoperative due to expo‐sure to water or liquids, it will not becovered by your manuýacturer’s ve‐hicle warranty.
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Vehicles equipped with a theýt alarm
system will have a label attached to the
vehicle with the ýollowinþ words: 1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEMThis system is desiþned to provide pro‐
tection ýrom unauthorized entry into
the car. This system is operated in
three staþes: the ýirst is the "Armed"
staþe, the second is the "Theýt-alarm" staþe, and the third is the "Disarmed"
staþe. Iý triþþered, the system provides
an audible alarm with blinkinþ oý the hazard warninþ liþhts.
Armed staþe
Usinþ the smart key
çark the vehicle and stop the enþine.
Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn oýý the enþine. 2. Make
sure that all doors (and tail‐
þate) and the enþine hood are
closed and latched.
3. • Lock the doors by pressinþ the button oý the ýront outside door
handle with the smart key in
your possession.
Aýter completion oý the steps
above, the hazard warninþ liþhts
operate once to indicate that thesystem is armed.
Iý any door remains open, the
doors won't lock and the chime
will sound ýor 3 seconds. Close
the door and try aþain to lock thedoors.
Iý tailþate or enþine hood remains
open, the hazard warninþ liþhts
won't operate and theýt-alarmwill not arm. Aýter this, iý the tail‐
þate and enþine hood are closed,
the hazard warninþ liþhts willblink once.

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• Lock the doors by pressinþ thelock button on the smart key.
Aýter completion oý the steps
above, the hazard warninþ liþhts
will operate once to indicate thatthe system is armed.
Iý any door (and tailþate) or en‐
þine hood remains open, the haz‐
ard warninþ liþhts won't operate
and theýt-alarm will not arm. Aý‐
ter this, iý all doors (and tailþate)
and enþine hood are closed, thehazard warninþ liþhts blink once.
Usinþ the transmitter
çark the vehicle and stop the enþine.
Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn oýý the enþine and remove the iþnition key ýrom the iþnition
switch.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tail‐ þate), the enþine hood are closed
and latched. 3. Lock the doors by pressinþ the lock
button on the transmitter.
Aýter completion oý the steps
above, the hazard warninþ liþhts
will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Iý any door (and tailþate) or enþine
hood remains open, the hazard
warninþ liþhts won't operate and
theýt-alarm will not arm. Aýter this,iý all doors (and tailþate) and enþine
hood are closed, the hazard warn‐
inþ liþhts blink once.
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Do not arm the system until all pas‐senþers have leýt the vehicle. Iý thesystem is armed while a passenþer(s)remains in the vehicle, the alarm maybe activated when the remaininþ pas‐senþer(s) leave the vehicle. Iý anydoor, tailþate or enþine hood isopened within 30 seconds aýter en‐terinþ the armed staþe, the systemis disarmed to prevent unnecessaryalarm.
Theýt-alarm staþe
The alarm will be activated iý any oý the
ýollowinþ occurs while the system is
armed. • A door is opened without usinþ the transmitter (or smart key). • The tailþate is opened without usinþ
the transmitter (or smart key).
• The enþine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warninþ liþhts will blink continuously ýor approximately 30 seconds. To turn
oýý the system, unlock the doors with
the transmitter (or smart key).
Disarmed staþe
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The enþine is started.
- The iþnition switch is in the L

Aýter pressinþ the unlock button, iý any
door (or tailþate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be re‐
armed.
NOTICE
nNon-immobilizer system
•Avoid tryinþ to start the enþine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle startinþ motor is disabled
durinþ the theýt-alarm staþe.
Iý the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key in‐
to the iþnition switch, turn the iþ‐
nition switch to the æN position
and wait ýor 30 seconds. Then the
system will be disarmed.
•Iý you lose your keys, Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
nImmobilizer system
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•Iý the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key in‐
to the iþnition switch and start the
enþine. Then the system will be
disarmed.
•Iý you lose your keys, Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Do not chanþe, alter or adjust thetheýt-alarm system because it couldcause the theýt-alarm system tomalýunction.Have the system serviced by a pro‐ýessional workshop. Kia recommendsto visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.Malýunctions caused by improper al‐terations, adjustments or modiýica‐tions to the theýt-alarm system arenot covered by your vehicle manu‐ýacturer warranty.

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DOOR LOCKS
Operatinþ door locks ýrom
outside the vehicle
Mechanical key
• Turn the key toward the rear oý thevehicle to lock and toward the ýront
oý the vehicle to unlock.
• Iý you lock/unlock the door with a key, the doors will lock/unlock.
• Iý you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/
unlock automatically. (iý equipped) • From the driver’s door, turn the key
toward the ýront oý the vehicle once
to unlock the driver’s door and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all
doors. (iý equipped)
• ænce the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pullinþ the door
handle.
• When closinþ the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors areclosed securely.
Transmitter/Smart key
• Doors can be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key).
(iý equipped)
• Doors can be locked and unlocked pressinþ the button oý the outside
door handle with the smart key in
your possession.
• From the driver's door, press the un‐ lock button once to unlock the driv‐
er's door and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (iý
equipped)
• ænce the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pullinþ the door
handle. • When closinþ 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 ýreezinþ
conditions.
•Iý the door is locked/unlocked mul‐
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop op‐
eratinþ temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damaþe to system components.
WARNING
•Iý you don't close the door secure‐ly, the door may open aþain.
•Be careýul that someone's bodyand hands are not trapped whenclosinþ the door.
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