Knowing your vehicle
Limp home (override) proce-
dure
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
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
is
When you turn the ignition key to the
ON position, if the IMMO indicator
remains on continuously after blink-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
immobilizer
system.
It
designed to give years of trou-
ble free service, however you
should avoid exposure to mois-
ture, static electricity and rough
handling. Immobilizer system
malfunction could occur.
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.
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.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
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.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion.The IMMO indicator ( ) will
system
to
malfunction
and
should only be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
blink 6 times and remain on indicat-
ing the beginning of the limp home
procedure.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the immobilizer
system are not covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
2.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC
position.
If you cannot start your engine
in spite of limp home procedure,
have your vehicle towed by an
for
authorized
inspection
repairs.
Kia
and
dealer
necessary
3
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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