OWNER’S GUIDE 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.
STEERING WHEEL / QUICK STALK GUIDE / PANEL REMOTE CONTROL Press 2 times within 3 seconds to activate the Remote Start function. Press for Progressive Car Find x1= 5 Soft Chirps x2= 5 Louder Chirps x3= 5 Full Volume Chirps Red L.E.D. flash with every button press to confirm proper operation and a good battery. During Remote Start operation, press 1 time to activate the Rear Defroster feature. Press and hold for Personal Protection Alarm.
STEERING WHEEL / STALK OF / PANEL FEATURES AND BENEFITS THE SYSTEM • Remote Start - Start your vehicle with the press of a button. Preheat or precool the vehicle’s interior. • Remote Keyless Entry - Unlock the vehicle’s doors and tailgate with the factory Smart key transmitter during Remote Start operation. • Rear Defroster - Activate the Rear Defroster feature during Remote Start operation.
STEERING PANEL USING THE WHEEL REMOTE/ STALK START / FUNCTION Starting Your Vehicle The remote start function is activated by pressing the button 2 times within 3 seconds on your remote control transmitter. 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 button again for 3 seconds to turn off the vehicle.
STEERING WHEEL / STALK PANEL USING THE REMOTE START /FUNCTION Entering the Vehicle While it is Running via Remote Start Important Note: The outside door handle lock/unlock buttons will NOT function during Remote Start operation. 1. Press the button 1 time on the factory Smart key transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. 2. Press the button a second time within 4 seconds to unlock the remaining doors and tailgate. 3. Enter the vehicle with the factory Smart key transmitter.
USING STEERING THE REMOTE WHEEL / STALK START /FUNCTION PANEL Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioner will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting. Using the Rear Defroster Feature This feature is activated by pressing the button on the remote control transmitter during remote start operation.
USING VALET/SERVICE MODE STEERING WHEEL / STALK / PANEL Using Valet/Service Mode Valet/Service Mode is used to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. The system will chirp the horn 3 times if an attempt is made to activate 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.
CHANGING STEERING THE WHEEL REMOTE / STALK CONTROL / PANEL 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.
NOTES STEERING WHEEL / STALK / PANEL 9
FCC ID:ELVATJH This device complies with FCC Rules Part 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 equipment. Such modifications could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
