Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: For vehicle’s equipped with smart
key system
Key not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
engine start/stop button in the ACC, ON,
or START position, the warning illuminates
on the LCD display. Also, the chime
sounds for 5 seconds when the smart
key is not in the vehicle ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Components and components location
Components
1. EPB Unit
2. EPB Switch
3. Brake Caliper
4. EPB Warning Lamp
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