KIA Niro: Armed stage

The system provides an audible alarm and the hazard warning lights blink if triggered. The system is operated in 3 stages.

Armed stage

Operation

  1. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the key or door handle.
  2. The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.
  3. The chime will sound for approximately 3 seconds if any doors remain open.

Operating condition(s)

  • 30 seconds after all doors are closed and locked.
  • Mechanical key is removed from the ignition switch.
  • ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position.

Theft-alarm stage

Operation

  1. The horn will sound.
  2. The hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Unlock the doors with the key to turn off the system.

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