Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry & Security System

Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry & Security System INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Professional Installation Is Recommended Warning! Remote Start System is only applicable to vehicles with automatic transmission! Also, 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. 1028687 REV. A 4/04 Technical Support For Authorized Dealers - (800) 421-3209 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST Saturday

Kia Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry and Security System Table of Contents Installation Instructions... 3 System Layout... 10 Tach Signal Programming For Remote Start...13 Troubleshooting Information... 18 Programming Additional Transmitters...19 Adjustment of IT-s Sensitivity...20 Changing Transmitter Battery... 21 This product was manufactured in environmentally friendly manufacturing facility and may contain certain recycled materials. All materials meet or exceed original specifications for quality and reliability. 2 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.

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, brake and ETWIS module connectors, and one center splice connection in the passenger kick panel. Also, a (2) wire jacketed harness will be routed through the bulkhead, from a hood-mounted rollerball safety switch. Vehicle Preparation 1. Remove driver s side lower dash panel, located directly under the steering column. A. Remove (2) screws on back of hood release. B. Remove (2) screws on bottom left side and right side of dash panel. C. Remove side dash panel with trim removal tool. Remove (2) screws securing dash panel. D. Unsnap dash panel - (7) snap clips are located on the back side, upper & right edge of the dash panel. E. Disconnect electrical connectors and remove diagnostic connector from bracket. 3

2. Remove steering column shroud. A. Remove (3)screws and the plastic tilt handle plug. B. Pull apart shroud and remove. 3. Remove metal knee bolster. A. Remove (2)10mm bolts and (2) 10mm nuts. 4. Remove driver s side A-pillar trim panel. A. Remove plastic plug at the top of the A-pillar. B. Remove (1) screw exposed by removing plastic plug. C. Carefully remove A-pillar trim panel. 4

5. Remove passenger s side sill plate & kick panel. A. Gently pull up and remove sill plate. B. Remove kick panel screw exposed by removing the sill plate. Gently remove the kick panel (3 pop clips hold it in place). 6. Accessing the ETWIS module. A. Carefully Remove left and right center dash AC duct panels by using a trim removal tool. B. Remove (8) screws from upper center dash panel - (4) screws on each side. Remove upper panel. C. Remove (4) screws from AC control unit - (2) screws on each side. Disconnect electrical connectors from the AC control unit & remove. D. Remove (6) remaining screws from the lower center dash panel - (3) screws on each side. Remove lower dash panel (ash tray/pocket) assembly. E. Disconnect electrical connector. 5

F. Remove the (4) screws holding the trim panel to the left of the heater control cavity and remove the panel. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with automatic climate controls then there will be a sensor located behind the slotted area in this panel. This sensor will have a rubber tube connected to it which must be disconnected to remove the panel. Please reference the reassembly instructions on page 17 pertaining to this sensor. 7. Remove ETWIS module. A. Remove (2) 10mm nuts holding ETWIS module. B. Remove (3) electrical connectors from the ETWIS module. 8. Install hood safety rollerball switch. A. Mount the switch to the driver s side hood as shown in the picture. Use both mounting holes. Use supplied small tie wrap to secure switch harness to hood hinge. 6 B. Drill 1/4 hole in the valley, at edge of cowl through the plastic cowl trim and the metal cowl panel beneath it. Use supplied foam tape to tape down switch harness in cowl area and run harness down toward the clutch knockout plate. Drill 1/4 hole

C. Drill 1/4 hole in center of the clutch knockout plate. Route switch harness through hole into vehicle and seal hole with silicone sealant. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes the hole will need to be drilled form the inside of the vehicle to the outside. To do this the ATCU module will need to be moved out of the way by removing the (2) 10mm nuts mounting the module to the bulkhead. ATCU 9. Install dipole antenna. A. Clean the area of windshield where the antenna will be mounted with an alcohol-based glass cleaning solution. B. Mount the dipole antenna to the windshield approximately 0.5 below the mirrors lowest attachment point and/ or any windshield electronic gridwork. Remove protective backing. Press firmly to ensure a good glass to adhesive bond. 7

C. Route the antenna cable to the left side area of the steering column. Tuck the cable behind the headliner and down the A-pillar. Using (3) supplied small tie wraps, secure the antenna cable to the factory harness located within the A-pillar. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be careful not to place the tie wrap around the drain tube and the factory harness. D. Reassemble A-pillar trim panel. 10. Install warning label. A. Clean an area on the radiator support brace with an alcohol-based glass cleaning solution. WARNING: / AVERTISSEMENT This vehicle is equipped with a remote controlled engine starter. To reduce the risk of serious Injury or death, switch engine starter system into service mode and disconnect the vehicle battery 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 avant d'effectuer des travaux d'entretien sur celui-ci. B. Remove the protective backing from the Warning Label and adhere to radiator support brace. 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 remaining 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 diagram. 8

2. Install DNA into the control module. A. Insert DNA into the control module. Ensure the DNA assembly snaps completely in place. Installation WARING: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REACHING INSIDE OF DASHBOARD DUR- ING FOLLOWING PROCEDURES, METAL SUPPORT BRACKET EDGES MAY BE SHARP! 1. Mount the RKE/security module. A. Plug wire harnesses and antenna into module before mounting. B. Use (2) supplied long wire ties to secure the module to the dashboard frame, inside the dashboard to the left of the steering column. Make sure to leave enough clearance to remount the metal knee bolster. 9

KIA SORENTO SYSTEM LAYOUT FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NOT A SCHEMATIC! X-27 Connector 22-Way Blue Connector (Passenger Kick Panel) FACTORY HARNESS #1 GN/BK FACTORY HARNESS HOOD TILT SWITCH (SUPPLIED) FEMALE IGNITON SWITCH CONNECTOR MALE ETACS "C" CONNECTOR 14-Way FACTORY HARNESS C KIA ETWIS MODULE FEMALE ETACS "C" CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH B A BRAKE SWITCH MALE IGNITON SWITCH CONNECTOR FEMALE ETACS "B" CONNECTORS MALE ETACS "B" CONNECTORS FEMALE ETACS "A" CONNECTORS MALE ETACS "A" CONNECTORS FEMALE BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR 23-Way 15-Way MALE BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR FACTORY HARNESS FACTORY HARNESS KIA REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, SECURITY & REMOTE START MODULE MODULE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING BUTTON DIPOLE ANTENNA 10

2. Route the harness. A. Route the 4-way connectors to the brake connector. B. Route the 6-way connectors to the ignition switch connector. C. Route the 14, 15, & 23-way connectors to the ETWIS module location. D. Route the single Green/Black wire to the passenger kick panel. E. Route the Programming Button to the driver s kick panel area. Use (1) tie wrap to secure it to a factory wire harness that will be accessible when the dash panel is in place. Programming Button Location 3. Electrical Connections A. Brake connection - Disconnect factory 4-way white brake connector and plug in corresponding module harness connectors. B. Ignition Switch - Disconnect factory 6-way black connector and plug in corresponding module harness connectors. C. Hood Safety Switch - Measure and cut accordingly the switch harness which was previously run into the vehicle through the clutch knockout hole. Strip 2-3 of the jacketing off to gain access to the Black wires inside. Connect the 2 Black wires from the switch harness to the Black/White and the Black wires on the module harness using the 2 supplied quick connects in the switch parts bag. The polarity does not matter. 11

D. ETWIS module - Connect the 3 module harness connectors 14-way C connector,15-way A connector and 23-way B connector to the corresponding ETWIS module and factory connectors. Remount the ETWIS module. Do not forget to plug in antenna. E. Passenger kick panel - Run the Green/Black wire to the passenger kick panel along bottom of heat exchange and A/C box. Try to hide the wire as much as possible and use supplied tie wraps if necessary to secure wire so that it does not hang down. Use quick splice connector (provided in parts bag or center splice (directions in next section)) to connect the Green/ Black wire into the factory Green/Black wire in pin location #1 in the 22-way blue X-27 connector. Center splice directions: 1. Find the target wire to be spliced into and remove 1/2 to 1 of insulation from the target wire. 2. Create an opening in the center of the target wire using a small screwdriver or awl. 3. Strip approximately 1 of insulation from the insertion wire to be connected to the target wire and insert the insertion wire into the target wire opening you created. 4. Twist the insertion wire around the target wire and tug the insertion wire a little so that the opening in the target wire closes tightly. 5. Solder the center-splice connection and insulate the splice using electrical tape. Refer to diagram on next page. 4. System Power-up A. Insert ignition key and turn ignition switch to run position. B. Reconnect the battery and tighten clamp. C. Close hood, turn ignition switch off and remove key. 12

Tach Rate programming. Hood must be closed! Battery must be reconnected! Open the driver s door. 1 Turn vehicle ignition to ON position. 2 Locate programming button. Note: The Programming / Override button is located on the driver s side kick panel area tiewrapped to a factory wire harness. See picture on page 11. 3 Press and hold programming button 10-15 seconds, horn will sound 3 times. Release button. 4 X3 13

Tach Rate programming - Continued. Press and release programming button. The horn will chirp four times, indicating the system has entered the options programming mode X 4 5 Press and release the button on the transmitter until you get 3 horn chirps. You are now in tach rate learning mode 6 Press and hold in the brake pedal and start the engine using the ignition key. Allow the engine to settle to a normal idle speed. The horn will chirp every three seconds indicating the tach rate has been learned. 7 After the engine has settled to a normal idle speed, turn the ignition OFF and release the brake pedal. 8 Tach rate is now learned. Press X3 BRAKE Every 3 Seconds = BRAKE X3 9 14

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 pulsing, 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 pushed. For lock confirmation, push 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 vehicle s horn should start pulsing. The vehicle s parking lights should start flashing. 3. Close door and press the unlock button on the transmitter. The horn should stop pulsing. The parking lights should stop flashing. The vehicle s driver s door should unlock. The vehicle s domelight should turn on. 4. Press unlock on the transmitter again within five seconds or press it twice. The remaining passenger doors should unlock. 5. Press and hold the panic button on the transmitter for one second. The horn should start pulsing. The parking lights should start flashing. 6. Press the panic button on the transmitter again. The horn should stop pulsing. The parking lights should stop flashing. 7. Press and hold the unlock button. The rear glass window should open. 8. Enter the vehicle, close all doors and turn ignition on. The domelight should turn off. Press the lock button on the transmitter, nothing should happen. 15

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 20 for programming instructions. Then proceed with step 9. If sensitivity is not being set then go to step 10 at this time. 9. Exit the vehicle and close all doors. Press the lock button on the transmitter 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 chirp on light impacts. The horn should sound continuously on hard impacts. If the shock sensor sensitivity needs to be adjusted, refer to the programming instructions on page 20. 10. One of the safety features of the remote car start is that it takes two buttons that must 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 chirp once. The parking lights should flash once. The vehicle should crank and start running. Once the vehicle is running the parking lights should turn on and stay on. 11. While the car is running, reach in and pull the hood release lever. Lift the hood. The car should shut off and stop running. The security system will be triggered and should start going off. 12. 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 car should shut off and stop running. 16 13. Press the unlock button to shut off the alarm. Place the key in the ignition but do not turn it. Try restarting the vehicle with the transmitter. The parking lights should flash twice signifying that one of the safety inputs is active (in this case, it is the key-in-sense circuit.)

14. Remove key from the ignition, exit vehicle and close the door. Restart 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 on the key. Turn the vehicle off. Reassembly 1. Reverse the disassembly procedure and reassemble the passenger kick panel and dash board components. NOTE: See special instructions for vehicles equipped with auto A/C and heater controls and procedure for resetting temperature displays below 2. Retest (see page 15). VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - The left trim panel with the sensor will need to be reconnected to the air tube and the control display will need to be reset from Celsius to Fahrenheit following the directions below. A. The air tube runs back to a junction connector, which is mounted to a dash support brace with a 10mm nut. Remove the nut to free the assembly and disconnect the long portion of the air tube from the air box. B. If disconnected, reconnect the short portion of the sensor to the left trim panel sensor. The junction connector mounting bracket should be in the 9:00 position when the trim panel is held vertical. C. Insert the air tube along with the left trim panel back into the dashboard, do not forget to plug the electrical connector back into the sensor. Once the air tube is routed straight back toward the connection on the air box, reinstall the (4) screws that hold the left trim panel in place. D. Remount the air tube junction connector with the 10mm nut and reconnect the long portion of the air tube to the air box. E. Turn the ignition to the run position and depress the TEMP and AMB switches simultaneously on the automatic climate control until (5 seconds) the digital display switches back to Fahrenheit. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL - Depress the up or down button on the overhead temperature display until (5 seconds) the display switches back to Fahrenheit. 17

Troubleshooting Kia Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry & Security System PLEASE SEE TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL AVAILABLE @ kdealer.net FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. Illuminated Entry Domelight turns ON for 60 seconds when doors are unlocked with Remote Keyless Entry. Domelight switch must be in Door position for this feature to work. IT-s Shock Sensor The IT-s Sensor is set at the factory to the lowest sensitivity. If the sensor does not sound the horn when an impact is given to the vehicle, go to Programming IT-s Shock Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment on page 20. If by adjusting the sensor to a higher sensitivity, it still does not sound the horn - replace module and retest. Note: Swap the DNA to the new module - the transmitters program to the DNA (not the control module). 18 Technical Support For Authorized Dealers - (800) 421-3209 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST Saturday

Transmitter programming. Open the driver s door. 1 Turn vehicle ignition to ON position. 2 Locate programming button. Note: The Programming / Override button is located on the driver s side kick panel area tiewrapped to a factory wire harness. See picture on page 11. 3 Press and hold programming button 10-15 seconds, horn will sound 3 times. Release button. Learn mode is now activated. 4 Press on the new remote transmitter. Horn will beep 1 time. Repeat this step for any additional remote transmitters (up to eight). 5 Turn vehicle ignition OFF. Test remote transmitter(s) 6 1X X3 X1 19

Programming (IT-s) Shock Sensor Sensitivity Kia Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry & Security System Follow the instructions on page 19 (steps 1-4) to enter transmitter learn mode. 1 Press and release programming button. The horn will chirp four times indicating it is in shock sensor adjustment mode. Page 19 Steps 1-4 X 4 2 Press the button once. The horn will chirp one time. The Lite-touch sensitivity can now be increased by pressing the button or decreased by pressing the button. The horn will chirp one time each time either button is pressed. 3 Press the button once more. The horn will chirp two times. The Full shock sensitivity can now be increased by pressing the button or decreased by pressing the button. The horn will chirp one time each time either button is pressed. 4 Turn vehicle ignition OFF to exit programming mode and save settings. 5 After setting the shock sensor sensitivity, retest the system (refer to page 16, step 9). 6 1X 2X IT-s Lite-touch Sensitivity = = = = X 2 IT-s Full shock Sensitivity Retest Page 16, Step 9 X 1 = = 20

Changing the Transmitter Battery Kia Sorento Remote Car Start, Remote Keyless Entry & Security System The transmitter battery should last approximately 1 year. Insert a small coin in case slot. Twist to open. 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. 4 21