Smart key
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Smart key function
To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and liftgate).
Refer to the following for more details.
Smart key
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the smart key is dangerous even if the ENGINE START/STOP button is not in the ACC or ON position. Children copy adults and they could press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and liftgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) 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 an audible chime will sound if any of the following occurs:
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The smart key is in the vehicle.
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The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
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Any door except the liftgate is opened.
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles, with all doors (and liftgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are unlocked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside door handle.
When the 2-press unlock function is activated:
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If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, the driver's door will unlock.
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If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.
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If you press the driver's outside door handle button, the driver's door will unlock.
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If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.
You can activate or deactivate the 2-press unlock function. Refer to More Details.
If you are within 0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside liftgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the liftgate will unlock and open when you press the liftgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the liftgate is unlocked.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. If all doors are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked.
Also, if the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to confirm that the door is locked.
However, if any door remains open, the hazard warning lights (and/or the chime) will not operate. But if all doors are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.
The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once. The hazard warning lights will blink twice and the chime will sound twice to indicate that the driver's door is unlocked.
All doors are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds. The hazard warning lights will blink (for smart key, the chime also sounds) twice again to indicate that all doors are unlocked. After pressing this button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.
If you attempt to lock or unlock the door by pressing the door lock/unlock button in any of the following situations, the door will not be locked or unlocked.
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When you want to lock or unlock the door in the ACC or ON state.
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When you want to lock a door in a car with one or more doors open.
Depending on the vehicle, the driver can turn off or set the 2-press unlock setting function.
If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
If you press the button for longer than a second, the lock will be released or the lift gate will be opened according to the options of the vehicle.
Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.
If you press the key's panic button in an emergency situation, the alarm system will be activated and alert others around you of the emergency situation.
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Press the panic button (4) for a few seconds.
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The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for a few seconds.
To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the smart key.
You can start the engine and turn on the climate system by pressing the remote start button (5) outside the vehicle equipped with automatic transmission.
To start and stop engine remotely :
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Press the door lock button (1), and then the hazard warning lights blink once to alert you.
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Press the remote start button (5) for more than 2 seconds to start engine within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button (1).
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While remote starting, the hazard warning lights blink. If you want to stop the engine, press the remote start button (5) again.
The climate system will be continuously maintained, as selected when the engine is restarted. If the climate system turned off before you stopped the engine, the climate system does not operate when you start the engine remotely.
You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.
* For information, refer to More Details.
Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.
Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
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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.
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The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellular phone.
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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 and 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 when 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.
To prevent the electronic key from becoming damaged by magnetic fields, do not leave it near the following electrical appliances:
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TVs
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Personal computers
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Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
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Table lamps
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Induction cookers
If you have to leave the vehicle's key with a parking attendant, remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an airplane, make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., make sure that the buttons cannot be pressed accidentally. If you press a button, the key may emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.