Kia Sportage Remote Start
Kia Sportage Remote Start
Kia Sportage Remote Start
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Kia Sportage Remote Car Start,
Remote Keyless Entry and Security System
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions........................................................................... 3
System Layout....................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................ 19
Programming Additional Transmitters................................................20
Adjustment of IT-s® Sensitivity.............................................................21
Changing Transmitter Battery............................................................. 22
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of the
industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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VEHICLE PREPARATION
1. Test the vehicle’s power door locks to ensure they
operate correctly.
2. Lower one or more of the passenger windows so
the keys do not get locked in the vehicle.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Overview
The remote car start/keyless entry/security module harness will interface with the
existing Kia ignition switch connector, key-in-sense connector, two junction
connectors, five center splice connections and a ground termination.
Vehicle Preparation
1. Remove driver’s side lower dash
panel, located directly under the
steering column.
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2. Remove metal knee bolster.
A. Remove (3) 10mm bolts and
(1) 10mm nut.
Note: If equipped with TPMS,
unplug module.
A. Clean an area on or near the radiator before performing any service on the vehicle.
Ce véhicule est doté d'un démarreur à distance. Pour réduire les
risques de blessures graves ou mortelles, mettre le démarreur à
distance en mode service et débrancher la batterie du véhicule
8. Module Preparation
1. Place fuses into the control module.
A. Observe fuse amperage ratings.
Place the 5 Amp fuse into the “Main
B+” location. Populate the remain-
ing fuse locations with the 15 Amp
fuses. Make sure that the DR DOOR/
TRUNK REL fuse is placed in the (+)
polarity slot as shown in photo.
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Installation
WARNING: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REACH-
ING UNDER THE DASHBOARD DURING THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES, METAL BRACKET
EDGES MAY BE SHARP!
9. Mount the control module.
A. Route the antenna wire down to the
left kick panel area. Plug wire har-
nesses and antenna into control
module before mounting.
FACTORY HARNESS
KIA REMOTE ST ART, REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY & SE CURITY MODULE
GROUND TE RMINATION WT, PI N #12
FACTORY HARNESS
FACTORY HARNESS
GN/OR, PI N #7 FEMALE
KEY SE NSE BN, PI N #14
SWITCH
CONNECTOR
TRANSMITTER
PROGRAMMING
BUTTON MALE
FACTORY HARNESS
KEY SE NSE
SWITCH
CONNECTOR BL, PI N #6
FACTORY JUNCTION CONNECTORS
YL, 14 - way
M31 CONNECTOR (HORN)
FACTORY HARNESS
FEMALE
BL, 16 - way IGNITON SWIT CH
CONNECTOR
IGNITION
SWITCH
FACTORY
HARNESS
MALE
IGNITON SWIT CH
CONNECTOR
FACTORY HARNESS
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11. Electrical connections.
A. Ignition switch connector -
Disconnect the factory black
6-way connector and plug in
corresponding module har-
ness connectors.
B. Key-in-sense connector -
Disconnect the factory white
6-way key-in-sense connector
located above the ignition con-
nector and plug in correspond-
ing module harness connec-
tors.
Sportage EX Only
Sportage LX Only
Note: Sportage LX models are not equipped with Factory Security
Systems. Part number: UM040 AY135, Hood Safety Switch Kit (not
included) must be installed. Skip Step I and proceed with Step J to
install the Hood Safety Switch Kit.
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J. Remove the ECM.
Remove the bracket assembly sup-
porting the ECM and the control mod-
ule to the firewall by removing (3)
10mm nuts.
K. Drill hole in firewall.
From inside of vehicle, pull back in-
sulation on firewall and drill 3/8” hole
between the mounting studs used to
secure the bracket assembly for the
ECM.
L. Install hood safety switch.
Mount the switch to the driver’s side
of hood as shown in photo. Place
switch as far left, on flat surface, as
possible. Use both mounting holes.
M. Route the Harness.
Run the switch harness along the
hood hinge and secure with (2) wire 4“
NOTE: This vehicle does not require programming of the tach signal that is
necessary on other Kia vehicles. This system uses crank averaging software
to determine the length of time the vehicle will crank when using the
remote start feature. This makes it necessary to start the vehicle at least
once after the battery has been disconnected.
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Driver’s Door Priority Unlock Programming (Sportage LX Only).
Hood must be closed!
Battery must be reconnected!
1
Turn vehicle ignition to ON position.
2
Locate programming button.
Note: The Programming / Override button is
located on the driver’s side, mounted on the left
kick panel.
See picture on page 18.
3
Press and hold programming button 10-15
seconds, horn will beep 3 times.
Release button.
X3
4
Press and release programming button. The
horn will beep four times, indicating the system X4
has entered the option programming mode.
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Press and release the button on the
transmitter until the horn beeps three times. You Press
are now at Driver’s Door Priority Unlock option. X3
X3
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Driver’s Door Priority Unlock Programming - Continued.
(Sportage LX Only)
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Turn vehicle ignition to OFF position to exit option
programming mode and save setting.
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Test door unlock functionality. All doors should
unlock with first press of button on the
transmitter. If all doors do not unlock on first
Repeat programming
press of button, then repeat all programming steps if necessary
steps. Pages 14 & 15
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Testing
Reconnect the negative battery cable and test the system at this time. Make sure
the dome lamp fuse is installed. The horn may start beeping. If this happens, press
the unlock button to disarm.
1. Close all doors and press the lock button on the transmitter.
• All doors should lock.
• The parking lights should flash twice.
• The horn should not beep the first time the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed. For lock confirmation, press the lock button again and the horn
should beep twice and flash the parking lights twice.
2. Wait ten seconds, then reach through one of the open windows, unlock the
vehicle’s door and open door.
• The horn should start beeping.
• The parking lights should start flashing.
3. Close door and press the unlock button on the transmitter.
• The horn should stop beeping.
• The parking lights should stop flashing.
• The driver’s door should unlock (Sportage EX only).
• All doors should unlock (Sportage LX only).
• The dome light should turn on.
4. Press unlock on the transmitter button again within five seconds or press
it twice.
• The remaining passenger doors should unlock (Sportage EX only).
5. Press and hold the red panic button on the transmitter for one second.
• The horn should start beeping.
• The parking lights should start flashing.
7. Enter the vehicle, close all doors and turn ignition on.
• The dome light should turn off.
• Press the lock button on the transmitter, nothing should happen.
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NOTE: The IT-s® impact sensor was shipped with the sensitivity turned
all the way down. It is suggested that the sensitivity is to be set by
the dealership. If IT-s® sensitivity is being set at this time, please
refer to page 21 for programming instructions. Then proceed with
step 8. If sensitivity is not being set, go to step 9 at this time.
8. Exit the vehicle and close all doors. Press the lock button on the trans-
mitter and wait ten seconds. Test shock sensor sensitivity by hitting one
of the closed side windows with a bare, open hand. Caution: Rings or
other jewelry may damage vehicle, so remove them before testing.
• The horn should beep on light impacts.
• The horn should sound continuously on hard impacts.
• If the shock sensor sensitivity needs to be adjusted, refer to the program-
ming instructions on page 21.
9. One of the safety features of the remote car start is that it requires two
buttons be pressed in order to trigger the remote car start feature. Press
and release the lock button followed by the remote start button.
• The horn should beep once.
• The parking lights should flash once.
• The vehicle should crank, the horn will beep and the engine will start
running.
• Once the vehicle is running the parking lights should turn on and stay on.
10. While the vehicle is running, reach in and pull the hood release lever. Lift
the hood.
• The vehicle should shut off and stop running.
• The security system will be triggered and should sound continuously.
11. Press the unlock button to shut off the alarm and close the hood. Relock
the doors and restart the vehicle with the remote control. Once started,
press the unlock button on the transmitter and enter the vehicle. Press
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle should shut off and stop running.
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12. Place the key in the ignition but do not turn it. Try restarting the vehicle
with the transmitter.
• The parking lights should flash twice and the horn should beep twice
signifying that one of the safety inputs is active (in this case, it is the
key-in-sense circuit.)
13. Remove key from the ignition, exit the vehicle and close the door. Restart
the vehicle with the transmitter. Now, press the unlock button on the
transmitter and enter the vehicle. Place the key in the ignition and turn the
ignition on. Press the brake pedal.
• The parking lights should go off signifying the car is now running with the
key. Turn the vehicle off.
Reassembly
1. Reverse the disassembly procedure. Remember to reassemble all dash-
board components as well as the passenger kick panel (Sportage EX only).
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Troubleshooting
Kia Sportage Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry
& Security System
Technical Support
For Authorized Dealers - (800) 421-3209
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Monday thru Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST Saturday
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Transmitter programming.
1
Turn vehicle ignition to ON position.
2
Locate programming button.
Note: The Programming / Override button is
located on the driver’s side, mounted on the left
kick panel.
See picture on page 18.
3
Press and hold programming button 10-15
seconds, horn will beep 3 times.
Release button. Learn mode is now activated.
4 X3
Press on the new remote transmitter.
Horn will beep 1 time.
1X
Repeat this step for any additional remote
transmitters (up to eight).
X1
5
Turn vehicle ignition OFF. Test remote
transmitter(s)
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Programming (IT-s) Shock Sensor Sensitivity
Kia Sportage Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry
& Security System
Follow the instructions on page 20 (steps 1-4) to
enter transmitter learn mode. Page 20
Steps 1 - 4
1
Press and release programming button. The horn
will beep four times indicating it is in shock sensor
adjustment mode.
X4
2
Press the button once. The horn will beep one
time. The “Lite-touch” sensitivity can now be X1
increased by pressing the button or decreased
by pressing the button. The horn will beep once 1X IT-s Lite-touch
each time either button is pressed. Sensitivity
=
3 =
Press the button once more. The horn will beep
two times. The “Full shock” sensitivity can now be X2
increased by pressing the button or decreased
by pressing the button. The horn will beep once 1X IT-s Full shock
each time either button is pressed. Sensitivity
= =
4 = =
Turn vehicle ignition OFF to exit programming
mode and save settings.
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After setting the shock sensor sensitivity, retest the Retest
system (refer to page 17, step 8).
Page 17, Step 8
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Changing the Transmitter Battery
Kia Sportage Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry
& Security System
The transmitter battery should last approximately 1 year.
1
Remove case backing and locate battery. (+)
(-)
2
Remove battery. Replace with GP-23A or (+)
equivalent 12V battery.
Observe (+) and (-) indicators.
(-)
3
Replace case backing. Press together firmly.
Test for proper operation.
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