Kia K900: Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position, the immobilizer system checks and verifies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start. If the key is invalid, the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer system
Change the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system
To activate the immobilizer system Change the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.
Your immobilizer password is a customer unique password and should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.
✽ NOTICE
Keep each key separate in order to avoid a starting malfunction.
Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from being started.
If you need additional keys or lose your keys, consult an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Immobilizer damage
Do not expose your immobilizer system to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. This may damage your immobilizer.
CAUTION
Immobilizer alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction.
Restrictions in Handling Keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following procedures
will ensure your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with
the mechanical key.
To lock: ...
Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15 ("FCC Rules")
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cau ...
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