Knowing your vehicle
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with an To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
This
device
complies
with
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 BCM (Body Control
Module) 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 BCM (Body control
Module).
tem:
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.
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1. This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
To activate the immobilizer sys- 2. This device must accept any inter-
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.
ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
✽
NOTICE
responsible
for
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 separately not
to have any malfunction after you
receive your new vehicle.
The BCM checks the signal and
determines whether 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.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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