KIA Sephia 2009 2.G User Guide

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Immobilizer system / 3-6
Door locks / 3-8
Windows / 3-13
Seat / 3-16
Safety belts / 3-27
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-50
Trunk / 3-69
Hood / 3-71
Fuel filler lid / 3-73
Mirrors / 3-76
Interior lights / 3-80
Storage compartment / 3-81
Interior features / 3-83
Sunroof / 3-87
Luggage net / 3-90
Antenna / 3-91
Audio system / 3-92
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The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this num-
ber will enable an authorized Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operationsMaster keyUsed to start the engine, lock and
unlock the doors, and open the trunk
(if equipped).
KEYS
OUN046100L
OUN026060
WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children.
WARNING
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return
to ON after START. If this hap-
pens, the starter will continue to
operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire
due to excessive current in the
wiring.

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(1) Lock button
(2) Unlock button
(3) Panic button
(4) Trunk lid open button
Lock (1)All doors are locked and the hazard
lamp flash once if the lock button is
pressed.Unlock (2) Driver’s door is unlocked and the
hazard lamp will flash twice if the
unlock button is pressed once. All
doors are unlocked if the unlock but-
ton is pressed twice within 4 sec-
onds.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30 sec-
onds.
Panic (3) (if equipped)The horn sounds and hazard lamp
will flash for about 27 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds.
To stop the panic operation, press
any button except panic on the trans-
mitter.Trunk lid open (4) (if equipped)The trunk lid opens if this button is
pressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
OLD027001
Type AType BOLD027002

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✽ ✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition
switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [100 feet]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia Dealer.
Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
ers, etc. This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.
Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer vehicle war-ranty.

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Battery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for sever-
al years. When replacement is neces-
sary, use the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot andgently pry open the transmitter
center cover. 2. Replace the battery with new one.
When replacing the battery, make
sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the
illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. For replacement transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.
CAUTION
• Using the wrong battery can
cause the transmitter to mal-function. Be sure to use thecorrect battery.
To avoid damaging the trans- mitter, don't drop it, get it wet,or expose it to heat or sun-light.
CAUTION
The keyless entry system trans-mitter is designed to give youyears of troublefree use, howev-er it can malfunction if exposedto moisture or static electricity.If you are unsure how to useyour transmitter or replace thebattery, contact an authorizedKia dealer.
OMG038137
HNF2005
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposedbattery can be harmful to theenvironment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.

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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 Immobilizer unit in
the instrument panel.
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 sends
the signal to the Immobilizer unit.The Immobilizer unit checks the sig-
nal and determines whether the igni-
tion 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.
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NOTICEWhen 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 separately not
to have any malfunction after you
receive your new vehicle.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
OHD046100
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for themetal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal fromnormally transmitting.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
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This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter- ference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Limp home (override) proce-
dureWhen you turn the ignition key to the
ON position, if the IMMO indicator
remains on continuously after blink-
ing 6 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the lime home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-tion. The IMMO indicator ( ) will
blink 6 times and remain on indicat-
ing the beginning of the limp home
procedure.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position. 3. To enter the first digit (in this
example “2”), turn the ignition key
to the ON and ACC position twice.
Perform the same procedure for
the next digits between 3 seconds
and 10 seconds (for example, for
“3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC
3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 10 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 10
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure,have your vehicle towed by anauthorized Kia dealer forinspection and necessaryrepairs.

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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle Turn the key toward rear of vehicleto unlock and toward front of vehi-
cle to lock.
Turn the key to the right once to unlock the driver’s door and to the
right twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped)
Turn the key to the left once to unlock the passenger’s door and to
the left twice within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors. (if equipped)
Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key. Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the door by the hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
❈ If your vehicle is equipped with the
remote keyless entry system,
there is no key lock on the front
passenger's door.
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Lock
Unlock
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou-ble free 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 immobilizersystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
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To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (1) or
door lock switch (2, if equipped) to
the “LOCK” position and close the
door (3).
✽ ✽NOTICEIf the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicleWith the door lock button To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on 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 (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (3) outward.
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Lock
Unlock
OLD036900N
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close
all windows and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unat-
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If the inner door handle of driver’s
(front passenger’s, if equipped)
door is pulled when the door lock
button is in lock position, the button
is unlocked and door opens.
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and door is open.
If you lock the front door with door lock button, all vehicle doors will
lock automatically. (if equipped)
With central door lock switch
(if equipped)It is operated by depressing the door
lock switch. If any door is open when
the switch is depressed, the door will
remain locked when closed.
When pushing down on the front portion (1) of the central door lock
switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
When pushing down on the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle
doors will unlock.
However, if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open,
the doors will not lock when the
front portion of central door lock
switch is pressed.
1LDA20071LDN2007
Driver’s sidePassenger’s side (if equipped)