Knowing your vehicle
Limp home (override) procedure
4. If all of the digits have been input suc- ✽ NOTICE
cessfully, you have to start the engine
When you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, if the IMMO indicator goes off
after blinking 5 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.
Do not change, alter or adjust the immo-
bilizer system because it could cause the
immobilizer system to malfunction and
should only be serviced by an autho-
rized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper alter-
ations, adjustments or modifications to
the immobilizer system are not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
within 30 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 30 seconds, the
engine will not start and you will have
to input your password again.
After performing the limp home proce-
dure, you have to see an authorized Kia
dealer immediately to inspect and repair
your ignition key or immobilizer system.
The following procedure is how to input
your password of “2345” as an example.
✽
NOTICE
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following of the two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
1.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5
If you cannot start your engine in spite
of limp home procedure, have your vehi-
cle towed by an authorized Kia dealer
for inspection and necessary repairs.
times and go off indicating the begin-
ning of the limp home procedure.
2.
3.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi-
tion.
To enter the first digit (in this example
✽ NOTICE
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
“2”),
turn the ignition key to the ON and
The transponder in your ignition key is
an important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years of
troublefree service, however you should
avoid exposure to moisture, static elec-
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).
WARNING
Changes
or
modifications
not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
tricity
and
rough
handling.
Immobilizer system malfunction could
occur.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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