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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

Remote Control Key* and Ignition Key ...... 2-2

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Remote Control Key Functions ................... 2-4
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Key Functions .............................................. 2-8
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Immobilizer System* ................................. 2-10
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Opening and Closing the Doors and
Tailgate with Ignition Key ......................... 2-12 10
Theft Deterrent System ............................. 2-13
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 REMOTE CONTROL KEY* AND IGNITION KEY

0 UNLOCK BUTTON/PANIC BUTTON*

1 1. Unlock (Press and hold)
If you press and hold this button for a certain period of
2 time, all doors and the tailgate are unlocked and the theft
deterrent mode is deactivated.
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4 CAUTION
• The doors cannot be locked by the remote control key if they
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• If you lose your keys, you have to replace the whole key set to
6 prevent from theft.

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2. Panic button (operative only when the
8 ignition key is inserted)
9 Sounds intermittent buzzer for about 27 seconds

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12 WHEN A REMOTE CONTROL KEY IS LOST DOOR LOCK
13 When one of remote control keys is lost and a new remote
Lock (Briefly press)
control key is purchased, bring the duplicate of the old re-
14 mote control key (dual REKES type) to the nearest If you press this button briefly, all doors and the tailgate are
Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center locked and the theft deterrent mode is activated.
15 and have it recoded. Otherwise, the old key will not work.

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SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS OF ROOM FUNCTIONS OF IMMOBILIZER 0
LAMPS Immobilizer Function 1
The front and center room lamps come on for 30 seconds The immobilizer is designed to prevent the possibility of ve-
when the unlock button on the remote control is pressed hicle theft by allowing only authorized keys to start the engine. 2
and hold. The same code is encrypted in the transponder inside of
The lamps immediately go off when the remote lock button the key and in the Engine Control Unit (ECU). When the key 3
is pressed. is inserted and turned to the “ON” position, the ECU checks
the code from the key and allows the engine to start only
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when the two codes are matched. 5
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING CAUTION 6
If a door is not opened within 30 seconds after unlocking • The key and the immobilizer antenna coil should be avoided from
the door with the remote control key, all the doors will be any electronic or magnetic equipment which may interfere with 7
the transponder. This may cause malfunctions of the immobilizer
locked automatically. function of the key. 8
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• Standard key does not have the remote control function. 15
• In case of the remote control key, some keys come with the
immobilizer and battery as an optional package 16

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 REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (ACTYON)

0 PANIC BUTTON* DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON

1 1. Panic Function 1. Lock (Briefly Press)
2 • If you are in your vehicle and feel threatened while the • If you press this button, all doors are locked and the
ignition key is inserted into the key switch, you may ac- theft deterrent mode is activated.
3 tivate the alarm to call attention. If you press this button, • When the theft deterrent mode is activated, the emer-
the warning siren will sound for approx. 27 seconds. gency hazard lights blink twice.
4 • The siren will stop when any of the buttons on the re-
mote control key is pressed. 2. Unlock (Press and Hold)
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• If you press and hold this button for about 1 seconds,
6 NOTE it unlocks all doors and releases the theft deterrent
The alarm sounds only when the ignition key is inserted into the mode.
7 key switch hole. • When the deterrent mode is deactivated, the emergency
hazard lights blink once.
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CAUTION
• The front and center room lamps come on for 30 sec-
9 • The doors cannot be locked by remote control if they are not closed.
onds when the doors are unlocked with the remote con-
trol key.
10 • The electronic components inside the remote control are very
sensitive to moisture or heat. Please do not expose them to mois-
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT 0
When the operational distance noticeably decreases or the Battery Replacement (With REKES)
remote control does not work occasionally, replace the bat-
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tery with a new one. 1. Unscrew two screws from the rear cover. 2

Battery Specifications
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Model CR 2032 (Rekes key type)
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V 625U (without Rekes)
Amount One 6
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CAUTION
• Use only the specified battery. 8
• Make sure that the battery is installed in correct direction. 2. Pry off the cover by using a small flat screwdriver.
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Battery Replacement (Without REKES)
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To replace the battery in the key without REKES, open the
cover.
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3. Remove the battery and insert a new one.
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 REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (ACTYON SPORTS)

0 UNLOCK/PANIC BUTTON
1 1. Unlock Door and Tailgate (Briefly Press)
• Pressing this button briefly unlocks all doors and the tail-
2 gate and deactivates the theft deterrent mode.
3 • When the theft deterrent mode is deactivated, the emer-
gency hazard lights blink once.
4 2. Panic Function (Press and Hold)
5 • Pressing and holding this button for over 2 seconds in
the theft deterrent mode makes the emergency hazard
6 lights blink and sets off the acoustic warning for approxi-
mately 27 seconds.
7 • Pressing any of the buttons on the remote control key de-
8 activates the function. DOOR LOCK BUTTON
9 1. Lock Door and Tailgate (Briefly
CAUTION
• With the doors (except for the tailgate) open, they cannot be
Press)
10 locked by the remote control key. • Pressing this button locks all doors and
• The panic functions operate in the theft deterrent mode. the tailgate and theft deterrent mode.
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• The electronic components inside the remote control are very • When the theft deterrent mode is
12 sensitive to moisture or heat. Please do not expose them to mois- activated, the emergency hazard lights
ture or heat. blink twice.
13 • After locking the doors using the remote control key, check again
if they are locked to make sure the vehicle itself or your per-
14 sonal belongings in the vehicle will not be stolen. PANIC BUTTON*
• All doors and the engine hood (except for the tailgate) should
15 be closed to the theft deterrent mode. (operative only when the ignition key is
inserted)
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Sounds intermittent buzzer for about 27 seconds

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT (WITH REKES) BATTERY REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT REKES) 0
These procedures are both for general remote control or re- To replace the battery in the key without REKES, open the cover.
chargeable keys.
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1. Undo the two screws on the rear cover.
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WHEN A REMOTE CONTROL KEY IS LOST 5
When one of remote control keys is lost and a new remote 6
control key is purchased, bring the duplicate of the old re-
mote control key (dual REKES type) to the nearest 7
Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center
and have it recoded. Otherwise, the old key will not work.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
2. Pry off the cover using a small flat screwdriver. 10
When the operational range noticeably decreases or the re-
mote control begins failing, replace the battery with a new one. 11
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 12

Model CR 2032 (Rekes key type)

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V 625U (without Rekes) 14
Amount One
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CAUTION
3. Replace the used battery with a new one.
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• Use only the specified battery. Install the battery with the cor-
rect polarity.

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 KEY FUNCTIONS

0 ACC Position
• Allows operation of some electrical accessories with
1 ON Position
the engine off.
• The engine runs and all electri-
• Unlock the steering wheel.
2 cal accessories can be used.
• The ignition key cannot be removed.
• The steering wheel is unlocked.
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LOCK Position
4 • The ignition key can only
be inserted or withdrawn.
5 START Position
• The steering wheel can be
• Engages the starter. After the
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engine starts, release the key
and it will automatically return
7 to the “ON” position.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel
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To unlock the steering wheel, insert the
9 key and gently turn it to the ACC or ON
Key Hole Illumination
position while slightly moving the steer-
10 ing wheel right and left.
11 Key Hole Illumination*
12 The illumination lamp comes on when
opening the door. This lamp goes out
13 about 10 seconds after closing the door.
From ACC to LOCK Position:
14 Key Reminder Turn the key to LOCK position from
The buzzer will sound if the driver’s door ACC position while pressing the key.
15 is opened while the key is left in the ig-
16 nition switch on the condition that the ig-
nition key is in the ACC or ON position.

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 CAUTIONS WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE 0
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• To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and gently • A warning buzzer sounds when opening the driver’s door
turn it to the “ACC” position while slightly moving the with the key positioned at the “ACC” or “LOCK”
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steering wheel right and left. position. 3
• The engine in a manual transmission equipped vehicle • Do not leave the key at the “ACC” or “ON” position
can only be started when the clutch pedal is fully depressed. 4
when engine is not running. Otherwise, the battery could
• Diesel engine equipped vehicle: Turn the ignition key run down. 5
to the “ON” position and wait until the glow indicator • Never press down the accelerator pedal while starting.
goes out. After then, turn the ignition key to the
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• Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at
“START” position and hold it until the engine starts. a time. (The starter motor may be damaged.) 7
But do not hold the ignition key at the “START” posi-
tion for more than 10 seconds. • To prevent any damage to the starter, restart the en- 8
gine from the “LOCK” position after waiting at least
• The engine in an automatic transmission equipped ve- 10 seconds. 9
hicle can be started only when the selector lever is at
the “P” or “N” position. • Never turn the key to the “LOCK” position or with- 10
draw the ignition key from the ignition switch while
• Keep the brake pedal depressed when starting the driving. The steering wheel will be locked and you may 11
engine. end up with serious injuries.
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• If the engine fails to start, even if the engine does not • Never use any duplicated key not provided from
start, turn the key back to the “LOCK” position and Ssangyong. 13
wait for 10 seconds. Then try again, before any attempt
to start the engine. The duplicated key might not turn back to the “ON” 14
position. It may cause a fire due to an overload in the
• After starting the engine, let it run for approx. 2 minutes 15
electric circuit. In addition, the engine with the immobi-
at idle speed. Do not accelerate the engine during the
lizer system cannot be started with the duplicated key.
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 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM*
The Immobilizer System provides an additional theft deterrent to the vehicle in which it is installed and prevents it from being
0 started by unauthorized persons. The transponder integrated in the key and the engine control unit have the same code.
1 When the ignition key with the integrated transponder is turned to the ON position, the ECU (Engine Control Unit) checks the
crypto code of the key and, if correct, allows your vehicle to start the engine.
2 Immobilizer Indicator
3 This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is communicating with the en-
4 gine control unit (during engine starting)
and goes out after starting the engine.
5 If this indicator blinks, it may indicate
that there is something wrong in the im-
6 mobilizer system. Have the system
checked by a Ssangyong Dealer or
7 Ssangyong Authorized Service Center.
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NOTE
9 The time needed for communication between the immobilizer
key and ECU can vary. When the time is very short, the immo-
10 bilizer indicator does not come on.

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Transponder (Diesel)
12 Transponder (Gasoline)
13 Immobilizer Key
Battery
When the ignition key with the inte-
14 grated transponder is turned to the
ON position, the ECU (Engine Con-
15 trol Unit) checks the crypto code of the Key plate
key and, if correct, allows your vehicle
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• When the Transponder is Damaged 0
When the transponder is damaged, you must replace it
with a new one and register a new code on the engine In the following cases, you may be unable to start the 1
control unit at a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho- vehicle with the immobilizer.
rized Service Center. Otherwise, the engine cannot be 2
started. X When two or more immobilizer keys come into con-
tact with (each) other(s). 3
• When Your Key is Lost X When the key is close to any device sending or re- 4
When your key is lost, the encrypted code should be re- ceiving electromagnetic fields or waves.
moved from the Engine Control Unit to avoid any vehicle X When the key is close to any electronic or electric
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theft. Please contact a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong devices such as lighting equipment, security keys
Authorized Service Center. 6
or security cards.
X When the key is close to a magnetic or metal ob- 7
WARNING
ject or a battery.
• In any case, the immobilizer system cannot be removed from 8
the vehicle. If you attempt to remove and damage the system,
it is impossible to start the engine. So never attempt to remove, 9
damage or modify it.
CAUTION
• In addition, any remote engine starter cannot be installed to the 10
vehicle equipped with the immobilizer system. So never install • If the indicator remains blinking, have the immobilizer system
any remote engine starter. checked by a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Ser- 11
vice Center.
• Avoid impact to the transponder inside of the key. The tran- 12
CAUTION sponder can be damaged.
• When you modify your vehicle and install a remote engine starter, • With a damaged transponder, the engine cannot be started. 13
you may have some problems starting the engine or some fatal • The immobilizer system should be inspected, replaced,
accidents. serviced, or coded by only qualified service personnel in a
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Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center.
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• When an old code should be replaced or another key is added,
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 OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS AND TAILGATE WITH IGNITION KEY

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5 Locking the door and the tailgate
Unlocking the door and the tailgate
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7 To Lock the Door:
Turn the key to the lock position (toward front of the vehicle) from driver’s
8 door or passenger’s door. All doors and the tailgate will be locked.

9 To Unlock the Door: ACTYON ACTYON SPORTS

Turn the key to the unlock position (toward rear of the vehicle) from
10 driver’s door or passenger’s door. All doors and the tailgate will be
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Automatic Door Unlocking:
12 All doors will be automatically unlocked when the engine is switched off.
13 CAUTION If the starting key is Pulling the lever
turned to the arrow opens the tailgate.
14 • When you unlock the door with the ignition key after the door is locked
with the remote control (the theft deterrent mode), a warning buzzer pointed direction, the
sounds. Stop the buzzer by pressing any button on the remote control. tailgate will be opened.
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• The tailgate for ACTYON SPORTS cannot be locked or unlocked using the
NOTE
16 starter key. Also, the theft deterrent mode operates regardless of opening
ACTYON SPORTS has no key hole on the tailgate to lock
and closing the tailgate. (By using only the remote control key, not the igni-
tion key, it is possible to go into the theft deterrent mode. ) or unlock it.

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 THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
ARMING THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM 0
The theft deterrent system will be armed under the following conditions:
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• When all doors are locked with the remote control key, the anti-theft mode will be activated. If the
“UNLOCK” button on the remote control key is pressed and no door is opened within approxi- 2
mately 30 seconds, all doors are automatically locked again and the anti-theft mode will be activated.
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• When the theft deterrent system is armed, the emergency hazard lights blink twice.
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CAUTION
• To arm the theft deterrent system, the ignition key should be removed from the ignition switch, all doors including 5
the tailgate and the hood should be closed completely.
• Activation of the theft deterrent system is confirmed by the emergency hazard lights blinking twice. 6
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ACTIVATING THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
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If somebody tries to open the door, the tailgate or the hood without using the remote control key, the
alarm will be activated. 9
• When one of the doors or the tailgate is opened with the ignition key while the deterrent system is
armed, the alarm will sound. 10
• The engine hood or the tailgate is opened from the outside while the deterrent system is armed, the 11
alarm will be activated.
• When the alarm is activated, warning sound and the emergency hazard lights will be on and off every 12
second for 27 seconds.
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DISARMING THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM 14
• Unlock the door by using the remote control key.
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• To deactivate the theft deterrent mode at the alarming stage, unlock the door by using the remote
control key. 16
• When the deterrent system is disarmed, the emergency hazard lights blink once.

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