OWNER’S
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UID
Part Number: 4280373 REV A
© 7/2011 KIA MOTORS AMERICA
REMOTE
START
REMOTE START OWNER’S GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Kia Remote Start System featuring PowerCode Technology. This easy-touse manual details the operating instructions and benefits of the Remote Start System. Should you have questions
or concerns regarding this system that this manual does not address, please contact your local Kia dealer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Remote Control Quick Guide
Features and Bene ts of
the System
Remote Control Operation
Your Remote Control Transmitter
Personal Protection Alarm with RPS
Progressive Car Find
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Using the Remote Start Function
Starting your vehicle
Remote Start Safety Features
Using the Remote Start Function
Entering the vehicle while it is running via Remote
Start
Using the Remote Start Function
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the interior
Using the Rear Defroster Feature
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Using Valet/Service Mode
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
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REMOTE CONTROL QUICK GUIDE
Press 2 times within 3 seconds to
activate the Remote Start function.
Red L.E.D. fl ash with every button
press to confi rm proper operation
and a good battery.
Press for Progressive Car Find
x1= 5 Soft Chirps
x2= 5 Louder Chirps
x3= 5 Full Volume Chirps
Press and hold for Personal
Protection Alarm.
During Remote Start operation, press
1 time to activate the Rear Defroster
feature.
Caution:
Do not rem ote start a veh icle in an enclos ed environment (i. e. closed garag e). Prolo nged operat ion of a motor
vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is harmful
to your health. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness or in extreme cases
unconsc iousne ss and/or d eath. Do n ot leave chil dren or an imals un atten ded in a vehi cle while u sing the r emote
start function.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer e n ce.
2. This device must acce pt any interference received, including any interfer e nce that may cause undesired o peration.
Warning!
Changes or modifi cat i o n s no t exp r e s s l y ap p r oved by th e p a rty resp o n si b l e f o r compliance could void the use r’s authority to o p e r ate
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE SYSTEM
• Remote St art - Start your vehicle wit h the press of a button. Pr e h eat or precool th e vehi cle’s interior.
• Remote Keyle ss Entr y - U n lock the vehicle’s doors and ta i l gate with the factory Smart key transmitter during Remote
Start operation.
• Rear Defro ster - Activate the Rear Defroster feature durin g Remote Start o peration.
• Personal Protection Alarm
and hazard or parking lights to scare away a potent i a l attacker.
• Progres s ive Car Find
STEERING WHEEL / STALK / PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL OPER ATION
Your Remote Control Transmitter
The remote co ntrol transmitter controls the Remote Start, Rear Defroster, Personal Protection Alarm and Progressive Car Find.
Personal Protection Alarm with RPS (Real Pa nic Sound)
The remote cont rol pani c feature h elps dr aw at tent io n to your vehic le an d your sel f in a thr eatenin g situat io n. Pres s and h ol d the
button on your remote control transmitter for 3 seconds to activate the panic feature. The horn and hazard or parking lights will
sound/fl ash in random pulses for 3 0 s econds. Pressing t h e
Progressive Car Find
The remote control car fi nd feature can help locate your vehicle in a dark or crowded parking lot. Pressing the
remote control transmitter will chirp the horn 5 times. Subsequent presses of the
activate the car fi nd feature again; sounding the horn slight ly louder on the s econd and t hird activatio ns and then at a co nstant
sound level (equal to the third acti vat ion).
- Helps loc ate yo ur vehi cle in a parking lot.
- The red “panic” button on your remote control transmitter triggers the vehicle’s horn
button a second time will turn off the panic feature.
button on your
button within 5 seconds of the fi rst press will
Important Note: The factor y Smart key transmitte rs will function during Remote Start operation, except the panic feat ur e.
Important Note: The outside doo r h a n d le lock/unl ock buttons will NOT function during Rem ote Start ope r ation.
Important Note: If the driver’s door is unlocked, opened and closed with the fac to ry Smar t key transmitter outside the vehic l e, a
warning chime may be heard. This is normal and not cause for concern.
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USING THE REMOTE START FUNCTION
Starting Your Vehicle
The remote start function is activated by pressing the
system will check the vehicle to ensure that it is safe to start and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 15
seconds and run for up to 15 minutes. Press and hold the
Remote St art Safe ty Features
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and chirp the horn accordingly or shut down the engine during remote
start op e ration if any of the following occur:
Chirps Safety Feature
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3Valet/Service Mode engaged
5 Hatch opened
6 Any door opened (Not applicable during r e mote start oper ation)
7 Gear selec tor moved from “Park” position or Start button pressed
As a safety precaution, the vehicle w i ll s hut off if left unattended after 15 minutes.
Important Note: Whenever the remote start function i s activated, the system can take up to 15 seconds to start the engine.
Hood opened
Brake Pedal pressed (Not appl i cable during remote start operation)
button 2 times within 3 seconds on your remote control transmitter. The
button again for 3 seconds to turn off the vehicle.
Important Note: If the system determines it is N OT safe to st a rt the engine, it will abort the oper ation.
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USING THE REMOTE START FUNCTION
Entering the Vehicle W hile it is Runni ng via Remote Start
Important Note: The outside doo r h a ndle lock /un lock buttons wi ll NOT function during Remote Start op eration.
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Enter the vehicle with the factory Smar t key transmi tter. Wait 2-3 seconds for the fl ashing
“KEY OUT ” li g ht o n the instrument cluster to turn off.
4. Press the brake pedal and shift t h e gear selector into the desired gear as you nor m a l ly would.
5. The remote start system disengages and the vehicle will operate nor mally, without the engine stopping.
Impor tant N ote: If the Gear S elect Lever is moved from t he “Park ” position b efore the fl ashing “K EY OUT” li ght turns off, the
engine will shut down. To restart the engine; press and hold the brake pedal, move the gear select lever to the “Park” position and
press the Start butto n on the dashboard.
button 1 time on the factory S m a rt key transmitter to unlock the driver’s door.
button a sec o n d time within 4 seconds to un lock the remaining doo rs and tailgate.
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USING THE REMOTE START FUNCTION
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior
Before exiting the vehic le, set the te mper ature c ontr ols to t he desi red set t ing and op erat ion. A f ter t he system starts the vehicle,
the heater or air-c o nditioner will acti vate and h eat or cool the inter ior to your setting.
Using the Re ar Defroster Feature
This feature is activated by pre s s ing t h e
will confi rm activation by fl ashing the ha zard or parking lights one time and illuminating the Rear Defroster indicator on the
dashboard.
button on the r em ote control transmitter during remote sta rt operatio n. T he vehi c l e
This feature is deact ivated by pres sing t he
deactivation by fl ashing the hazard or par king lights one time and cancelling the Rear Defroste r in di cator on the dashboard.
Note: The Rear Defroster feature can only be activated during remote start operation and it will remain on for the remaining remote
start run time (up to 10 minutes) or until it is deactivated by the remote cont rol transmitter.
Note: If the vehicle’s windshield wipers are left on when the vehicle was last driven, the wipers will turn on if the remote
star t function i s activated . To avoid damag e to the wiper b lades (i.e. due t o heavy ice or sn ow accumulate d on the
windshield), it is a good idea to get in the habit of turn ing the vehic le’s windshield wipers o ff when p arking the vehicle.
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button on the re mote c ont rol t ransm it ter a se co nd ti me. The vehic le w ill c on fi rm
USING VALET/SERVICE MODE
STEERING WHEEL / STALK / PANEL
Using Valet/Service Mod e
Valet/Ser vic e M o de is use d to prevent the system fr om unexp ec tedly st arting the engine whi le be ing serviced. The system will
chirp t he horn 3 times if an attempt is made to act ivate the remote start system.
To Engage Valet/Service Mode: Turn the ignition to the ON position, by pressing the Start button on the dashboard 2 times with a
factory Smart key transmitter inside the vehicle, without pressing the brake pedal.
Once the ignition is turned on, press and hold the brake pedal and press the
chirp the horn once with each transmitter button press and 3 additional times indicating the system has entered V alet/Service Mode.
T o Exit Valet/Service Mode (Return the system to its normal operating mode): Turn the ignition to the ON position, by pressing
the Start button on the dashboard 2 times with a factory Smart key transmitter inside the vehicle, without pressing the brake pedal.
Once the ignition is turned on, press and hold the brake pedal and press the
chirp the horn once with each transmitter button press and 1 additional time indicating the system has exited Valet/Service Mode.
Important Note: When taking your vehicle to the dealer for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel that
your vehicle is equipp ed with a Remote Start System.
button 3 times within 5 seconds. The system will
button 3 times within 5 seconds. The system will
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CHANGING T HE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
Changing the Remote Control Transmitter Battery
The 3-volt lithium battery (Model CR2032) supplied in your remote control transmitter should last approximately three years, depending on usage.
When the battery begins to weaken, you will notice a decrease in range or the distance from the vehicle that your remote control will operate.
Replacement batteries are available at local electronics stores.
Follow the instructions below to change the remote control battery.
1. Insert a small fl at tip screwdriver into the slot on the bottom, right of the remote
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Twist Here
2.
control. Twist the screwdriver to pry the remote control halves apart.
2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new one. Be sure to observe
the (+) sign when inserting the new battery. The (+) sign must face
downward.
3. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control.
The (+) sign must
face downward.
Important Note: Recycle or dispose of the old battery according to your local laws or regulations.
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NOTES
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equipment. Such modifications could void
the user’s authority to operate th
equipment.
This device complies with FCC Rules Part
FCC ID:ELVATJH
15 Operation is subject to the following
two conditions (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this
device must accept any interference that
may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:The manufacturer is not responsible
for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this
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