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Key Reminder Warning (Key Operated Warning) Function

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  1. Internal Buzzer Control by Key Reminder Warning function.
  2. If driver opens the driver side door and go away from the car during key is inserted or ACC state, a sound warning re minds a driver that key has to be taken off or ACC state has to be changed to Off state.
  3. This warning Function does not operate in China Variant.
Fig 1: Key Reminder Warning (Key Operated Warning) Function Signal Chart
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Parking Brake Warning 

  1. Internal Buzzer Control by Parking Brake Warning Function.
  2. If driver drives the vehicle with parking brake On or not completely released and vehicle speed exceeds the specific value of 10km/h, a sound warning re minds the driver that parking brake has to be released.
Fig 2: Parking Brake Warning Signal Graph
G07426850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.