Kia Picanto: Theft-alarm system / Theft-alarm stage

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system / Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.

A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened. The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 30 seconds. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter (or smart key).

Armed stage

Using the smart key Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine hood are closed ...

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when: Transmitter - The door unlock button is pressed. - The engine is started. - The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or more. Smart key ...

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