Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors. Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following, for more details.

Locking

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Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and hood, liftgate).

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

In some instances, when the outside door button is pressed the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.

• The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

• Any door except the liftgate is opened.

Smart key precautions

• If you lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and contact an authorized Kia dealer.

• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized Kia dealer to protect it from potential theft.

• The smart key will not work if any of following occurs:

  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key.

  • The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellular phone.

  • Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

• If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smart phone, the signal from the smart key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smart phone. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making calls, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your cell phone or smart phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.

• Do not leave the smart key near metallic objects such as golf bags, metal cases and so on.

• Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor starting can occur when the smart key is placed near metallic objects.

• Always carry your smart key when you leave the car. An unattended smart key close to the vehicle can cause the vehicle battery to be discharged.

• Internal circuit damage may occur when the key comes into contact with moisture (beverage, water etc.) or heat. Damage to the smart key due to exposure to liquids or heat is not covered by the manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

• If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for smart key operation will pause. Lift the smart key to activate the detection again.