KIA RIO 2022 Owners Manual

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Even though you press the button,
the doors will not lock and the chime
will sound for 3 seconds if any of the
following occurs:
 The smart key is in the vehicle.
 The ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position.
 Any door except the trunk (liftgate) is open.Unlocking
Pressing the button of the driver's (or
front passenger’s) outside door han-
dle with all doors closed and locked,
unlocks the driver's door.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the driver's door
is unlocked.
The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 in.
(0.7 ~ 1 m) from the outside door
handle.
When Two press unlock function is
activated,
- If you press the driver's outsidedoor handle button, the driver's
door will unlock.
- If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four sec-
onds again, then all the doors and
trunk will unlock.
Trunk (Liftgate) unlocking
If you are within 28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m)
from the outside trunk (liftgate) han-
dle, with your smart key in posses-
sion, the trunk (liftgate) will unlock
and open when you press the trunk
(liftgate) handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the trunk (lift-
gate) is unlocked.
Also, once the trunk (liftgate) is
opened and then closed, the trunk
(liftgate) will lock automatically.
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Features of your vehicle
Smart key precautions
 If you lose your smart key, you willnot be able to start the engine. Tow
the vehicle, if necessary, and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If
you lose a smart key, you should
immediately take the vehicle and
key to your authorized Kia dealer
to protect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellu-
lar 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 authorized Kia dealer.  If the smart key is in close proximi-
ty to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the 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 calls, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the smart key and your cell phone
or smart phone in the same pants
or jacket pocket and maintain ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.
 Do not leave the smart key near metallic objects such as golf bags,
metal cases and so on.
 Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor starting can occur when the smart
key is placed near metallic objects.
 Always carry your smart key when you leave the car. An unattended
smart key close to the vehicle can
cause the vehicle battery to be dis-
charged.  Internal circuit damage may occur
when the key comes into contact
with moisture (beverage, water
etc.) or heat. Damage to the smart
key due to exposure to liquids or
heat is not covered by the manu-
facturer's vehicle warranty.
CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.
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Smart key immobilizer system
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
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the ENGINE
START/STOP button to the ON posi-
tion by pressing the button while car-
rying the smart key, it verifies if the
smart key is valid. If the key is deter-
mined to be valid, the engine will
start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton to the ON position by pressing the
button while carrying the smart key.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton to the OFF position. The immobi-
lizer system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart 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. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
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Features of your vehicle
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is operat-
ed in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the
system provides an audible alarm with
blinking of the hazard warning lights.
Armed stage
Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and removethe ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure that all doors (and lift- gate), the engine hood 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 blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (and liftgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and the
theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if
all doors (and liftgate) and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
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 lift- gate) and the engine hood 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 or by pressing the but-
ton on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights operate
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
CAUTION
Do not attempt to alter this sys-tem or add other devices to it.
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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 liftgate or engine hood remains
open, the hazard warning lights
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if the liftgate and
engine hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and the
theft-alarm will arm. Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door, liftgate or
engine hood is opened within 30
seconds 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 while the system
is armed.
 A front or rear door is opened without
using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
 The trunk/liftgate is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
 The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds. To turn off
the system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
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Features of your vehicle
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside dooris pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or trunk/liftgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
- If the system is not disarmedwith 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 dis-
armed.
- If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
with the smart key. The side with
the lock button should contact
the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton directly.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer warranty.
CAUTION - Adjusting
alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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Features of your vehicle
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DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
Mechanical key
 Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to lock and toward the front
of the vehicle to unlock.
 If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, only the driver’s door
will lock/unlock.
 From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once
to unlock the driver’s door and
once more within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors.  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 the doors
are closed securely.
Transmitter/Smart key
 Doors can be locked and unlockedwith the 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 possession.
 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 lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple 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.
OYB046011
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
 To unlock a door, pull the door lockbutton (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark on the button will be
visible.
 To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark on the door lock button will
not show.
 To open a door, pull the door han- dle (2) outward.  If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock
button is in the lock position, the
button will unlock and the door will
open.
 Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
 Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and a
door is open.
If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
 Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while 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-
side.
 Move to the cargo area and open the liftgate (5 door).
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WARNING
If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is
very hot or cold outside, there
is risk of severe personal
injuries or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.
CAUTION
Do not open and close the doorrepeatedly if unnecessary or withexcessive force. Such action candamage the vehicle door.
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With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
 Press the switch to the “Lock” posi-
tion (1), all vehicle doors will lock.  Press the switch to the “Unlock”
position (2), all vehicle doors will
unlock.
 If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle)
and any front door is opened, the
doors will not lock when the “Lock”
position (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed.
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■ Passenger’s door
■Driver's door
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WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of driver’s (or passenger’s)
door while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
the accidental opening of the
door, which could lead to seri-
ous injuries or death.
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Features of your vehicle
Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock
when an impact causes the air bags
to deploy.
Auto door lock/unlock feature
(if equipped)
 All doors will automatically lockwhen the Intelligent Variable
Transmission shift lever is shifted
out of P(Park) (with engine ON, it is
activated).
 All doors will automatically unlock when the Intelligent Variable
Transmission shift lever is shifted
into P(Park) (with engine ON, it is
activated).
Speed sensing door lock sys-
tem (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds 9
mph. And all doors will be automati-
cally unlocked when you turn the
engine off or when you remove the
ignition key. An authorized Kia dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate some auto door
lock/ unlock features as follows;
 Auto door unlock by using the dri-
ver's door lock button.
 Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transmission shift lever out of P
(Park) or into P (Park).
 Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch or the ENGINE STAR/STOP
button is set to the OFF position.
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Unattended
children/animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.
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