Kia Picanto Spare Key

The key fob allows you to unlock your Picanto and begin it. The key has a security chip in it that disables the standard immobiliser.

When you're in the grocery parking lot of a store with plenty of hands or simply doing your daily errands, the key fob is convenient to lock and unlock your car. It is, however, able to not work due to a variety of reasons.

Transponder Key

Modern technology has enabled us to take advantage of a range of advantages in our vehicles. One of these benefits is the advent of transponder keys, which let you start your car with an ignition key that has an RFID chip. This chip sends an immobilizer a signal that indicates that you have the correct key for driving your vehicle. The chip also helps reduce the risk of theft from your car. This kind of key may be more difficult to duplicate, but it's not impossible to duplicate. You should always call an auto locksmith if you need a transponder key replacement.

The first thing you must do prior to calling a locksmith is to make sure that you have all of the information for your vehicle. This includes the VIN, model, year, and the trim (options). This will help them locate the key to your car quickly. It could also save you money. A transponder is more expensive than a traditional key, but not so much as a new ignition.

A key fob with chips is more secure than a standard metal key. It's harder to duplicate and not as easy to hot wire. The chip inside the key fob communicates with your vehicle's computer which allows it to know that you've got the correct key, and then authorize it to operate. This is an excellent way to feel assured about your vehicle's security.

Keyless Entry System

Many cars have the keyless entry option. This system uses radio signals instead of traditional keys that require the driver insert them into the lock, turn them and then take them out. When the car is aware that a key fob is within range, it will unlock or start the engine. Some systems also allow the driver to open the windows and trunk by pressing a button on the key fob.

It is much more convenient to use a lock that is keyless, especially during cold weather. This means that you do not have to insert your key into the lock, and this can protect against damage caused by dirt or ice to the lock mechanism. It is important to keep in mind that a car lock with a keyless system is not functional when there is a power outage or if a battery in the vehicle fails. Therefore, it is suggested to keep an emergency key in your glove box of the vehicle.

Another benefit of keyless systems is that it provides greater security than a standard key. For example, some systems will automatically lock the vehicle when the driver leaves and can shut down the engine in the event that the driver fails to do this. These functions are especially useful if you have your car parked near a high-crime area or if you're worried about putting valuables in your car.

Keyless Start System

With a keyless ignition system, you can unlock and start your vehicle without using an actual key. It utilizes the transponder in the smart fob to transmit an identification number that is authenticated by vehicle's anti theft system. When the smart fob is within close proximity to the vehicle it broadcasts a signal the car's antennas. This will then triggers the engine just as if you had placed a key in the ignition.

These systems are becoming more commonplace in both domestic as well as imported vehicles. Pressing a button starts the engine, but also turns on other electronic features such as the radio. With a single push the button, you can turn on the air conditioner. The second time will shut off the vehicle's electrical functions pressing the button once more with your foot on the brake will stop the engine.

However there are many drivers who fail to put their car in "park" before exiting the vehicle, which has resulted in a few injuries. The majority of systems have safeguards to will stop this from happening. Some require you to flick or rotate the switch prior to pressing the start button, and some run pre-start safety checks that ensure that your car is in park and that your foot is in the brake. Other safety suggestions include reading the owner's guide, following the basic safety guidelines and watching NHTSA's instructional video on keyless ignition systems.

Remote Control

The Remote Control System in your Kia makes life easier by allowing you lock and unlock the vehicle at any time and from anywhere. This is accomplished through two sensors that are located within the Kia key fob that communicate with the car's standard immobiliser system, that are located inside the engine control unit (ECU).

When you press one of the operation buttons on your key fob it transmits data that indicates that the selection key was press to a data generation 103. The data generator 103 generates trigger data that indicates the selected function and sends it to a transmitter. The transmitter 104 alters the infrared beam based on the trigger data and transmits it to a remote control interface 109.

A receiver 110 of the remote control interface 109 receives the modulated infrared light, and demodulates it to retrieve the control code that is contained in the carrier wave. The remote control interface 109 transmits the control code the electronic device that activates the desired function in accordance with the control code.

You can replace it yourself using a small tool to open the battery cover and then replacing it with a brand new battery (CR2032). You can replace the battery by yourself using a thin tool to pry off the cover. Then, you can replace it with another one (CR2032). If you're not sure which battery to choose, call an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. When you change the battery, make sure to dispose of it according to local laws and regulations.