immobilizer KIA SPORTAGE 2019 Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-22
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-23
• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Liftgate (for manual liftgate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
• Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
• Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
• Smart power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-43
• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
• Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
49
• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
• Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
• Electronic power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-57
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Features of your vehicle
For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
reprogramming.
The transmitter is designed to giveyou years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmitter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately dis- posed battery can be
harmful to the environment
and may cause harm to
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.Immobilizer system
(if equipped)
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 electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
verifies if 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.
CAUTION - Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose the keyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.

Features of your vehicle
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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.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys anywhere
in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer pass-
word is a customer unique password
and should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere in
your vehicle.
✽ ✽ 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.
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer
damage
Do not expose your immobilizersystem to moisture, static elec-tricity and rough handling. Thismay damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION- Immobilizer
alterations
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction.

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Features of your vehicle
Battery replacement
A smart key battery should last for
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing
the battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover.
3. Replace the battery with a newbattery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is in the correct position. 4. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately dis- posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
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 position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it verifies if the smart key is valid
or not.
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.
CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.
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Features of your vehicle
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4
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the but-
ton 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 button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer
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 harmful
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
Press start button with key (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check fuse BRAKE SWITCH
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position;
however; we recommend that you
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position for your safety.
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Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 6).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MDPS7.5AMDPS Unit
MODULE 210AHeadlamp LH/RH
SMART KEY 110ASmart Key Control Module/Immobilizer Module
A/BAG IND7.5A
Instrument Cluster
[Audio & Manual A/C] Hazard Switch
[Audio & Auto A/C] A/C Control Module
[Navigation] Center Facia Lamp
MODULE 410AConsole Switch, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH, AWD ECM, Crash Pad Switch, BCM, Lane Departure
Warning Control Module
A/BAG15ASRS Control Module
START7.5A[W/O Smart Key & IMMO.] ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay), Ignition Switch
[With Smart Key / IMMO.] Transaxle Range Switch, ECM, Smart Key Control Module
MODULE 310AFront/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, ATM Shift Lever ILL., Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, A/V
& Navigation Head Unit, Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio, A/C Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector,
Adaptive Front Lighting Module
CLUSTER10AInstrument Cluster
MODULE 920APCB Block (Fuse - ABS 3, VACUUM PUMP 2, ECU 6, AEB, TCU 2, MODULE)
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM
MODULE 67.5AFront/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
MODULE 510ABCM, Smart Key Control Module
A/CON 27.5AA/C Control Module
MODULE 110ABCM, ATM Shift Lever
P/ WINDOW LH25APower Window Main Switch
A/CON 17.5AA/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay)
WIPER RR15ARear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
SMART KEY 310A[W/O Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
STOP LAMP7.5ASmart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
P/ WINDOW RH25APower Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch

Index
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Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................8-100
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-101
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-20Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-20
Drive belts ..................................................................8-20
Fuel filter (cartridge) ..................................................8-20
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-20
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-20
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-20
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-21
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-21(for gasoline engine) ..................................................8-21
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-21
Cooling system ..........................................................8-21
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-21
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
2
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-22
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-22
Parking brake ..............................................................8-22
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-23
Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-23
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-23
Steering gear box, linkage & boots /lower arm ball joint ................................................8-23
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-23
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-23 Exterior care ..................................................................8-92
Exterior features ..........................................................4-175
Roof rack ..................................................................4-175
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing the spare tire ..............................................7-16
Storing the spare tire ..................................................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Compact spare tire ......................................................7-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-172
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................8-31
Washer fluid ................................................................8-32
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-123
Folding key ......................................................................4-\
5 Record your key number ..............................................4-5
Key operations ..............................................................4-5
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-7
Battery replacement ......................................................4-8
Immobilizer system ......................................................4-9
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-66
Folding the rear seat ......................................................3-16
F