Remote Start Valet Mode (PS586)

Publication date: 2018-11-05
Reference number: PS586

REMOTE START VALET MODE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PS586, Date of Issue: November 5, 2018

KIA:	2014-2019 Soul (PS); 2014-2015 Optima (QF); 2016 Optima (JFa); 2014-2016 Sportage (SL); 2017 Sportage (QL); 2014 Sedona (YP); 2016 Sorento (UMa); 2015-2017 Rio (UB); 2016-2018 Forte (YD/YDm); 2019 Forte (BDm); 2018 Stinger (CK)
GROUP:	Electrical

SERVICE INFORMATION

This Pitstop provides information regarding the Remote Start system with Valet Mode. Current remote start systems are equipped with a valet mode to prevent accidental starting when vehicle is being serviced. This valet mode can be identified when an attempt is made to remotely start the vehicle and remote start does not occur but the horn honks three (3) times. If this occurs, perform the following:

To Exit Valet Mode/Service mode (Return the system to its normal operating mode):

Push the vehicle start button (A) two (2) times to turn the vehicle ignition on.
Press and hold the vehicle brake.
Press and hold the remote button (B) for two (2) seconds.
The vehicle's exterior lights will flash and/or horn will sound twice .
Valet mode should now be disengaged.

To Engage Valet Mode/Service Mode:

Push the vehicle start button (A) two (2) times to turn the vehicle ignition on.
Press and hold the vehicle brake.
Press and hold the remote button (B) for two (2) seconds.
The vehicle's exterior lights will flash and/or horn will sound once .
Valet mode should now be engaged.

NOTE: Make sure to always engage the Valet Mode before working in the engine compartment area. Failure to do so may cause unintentional activation of the remote-start system, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Models	Model Year
Soul (PS)	2014-2019
Optima (QF)	2014-2015
Optima (JFa)	2016~
Sportage (SL)	2014-2016
Sportage (QL)	2017~
Sedona (YP)	2014~
Sorento (UMa)	2016~
Rio (UB)	2015-2017
Forte (YD/YDm)	2016-2018
Forte (BDm)	2019~
Stinger (CK)	2018~