How do you turn off the alarm on a Kia Sportage?
To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the ignition key or transmitter. NOTICE Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the alarm stage.
Does the car alarm use the horn?
Active Alarms The alarm will emit a chirp or honk the horn to alert the driver that the alarm is set. If an open door is detected, a different sound is heard so that the issue can be addressed. These are often standard features on new vehicles.
How to know if your Kia Sportage has a theft alarm?
Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure that the engine hood and rear hatch/window are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system. After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.
How long does it take to turn off Kia theft alarm?
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds, and repeat the horn 3 times unless the system is disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the ignition key or transmitter (or smart key).
How to arm your car theft alarm system?
Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart key) or ignition key.
When does the car theft alarm go off?
If the system is armed while a passenger (s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger ( s) leave the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system enters the armed stage, the system is disarmed to prevent an unnecessary alarm.
How to disarm the Kia theft alarm system?
If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be disarmed. (if equipped) • If you lose your keys, consult your authorized KIA dealer.
Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart key) or ignition key.
If the system is armed while a passenger (s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger ( s) leave the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system enters the armed stage, the system is disarmed to prevent an unnecessary alarm.