Kia Sportage: Theft-alarm system
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Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages:
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmed
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without
using the smart key.
The liftgate is opened without using
the s
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The smart key uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several
years.
If you are
unsure how to use or replace
the battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
Detach mechanical key from your
smart key.
Pry open the key cover.
Replace the smart key cover with a
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) feature
assists the driver to descend down a
steep hill without having to depress the
brake pedal.
The system automatically applies the
brakes to maintain the vehicle speed 2.5
mph (4 km/h) ~ 25 mph (40 km/h) and
allows the driver to concentrate on
stee