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Sub 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 comprised
of a small transponder in the ignition
key, and antenna coil in the key cylinder
and IU (Immobilizer Unit) in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the immobilizer system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
Similar to the master key, this key
will only function in the ignition and
the door locks, but it will not operate
the trunk and the glove box.
One side of the key has the Kia logo
and the other side has the “S”
symbol.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the engine
will not start.
CAUTION
With this system, whenever you insert
your ignition key into the ignition switch
and turn it to ON, the antenna coil in the
ignition switch receives a signal from the
transponder in the ignition key and then
sends the signal to the IU (Immobilizer
Unit).
Don’t lose your ID key or forget the
✻NOTICE
password.
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
Always keep your ID key in a place
where you remember and record
your password. If you don’t have
both the password and ID key,
consult your authorized Kia dealer.
The IU (Immobilizer Unit) checks the
signal and determines whether the
ignition key is valid.
separately
not to have any
malfunction after you receive your
new vehicle.
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.
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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