Lock (1)

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.

Unlock (2)

All doors are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once. The hazard warning lights will blink twice 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 under any of the following conditions, the door will not be locked or unlocked.

• When you want to lock or unlock the door in the ACC or ON state.

• When you want to lock a door in a car with one or more doors open.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver can activate or deactivate the 2-press unlock setting function. For detailed information, refer to the separately supplied infotainment system manual.

NOTICE

• Tinting the vehicle windows with film, especially metalized film, may interfere with receiving frequency transmitted by the smart key, reducing its operating range.

• If the smart key is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

Power liftgate unlock, Power liftgate open/close (3) (if equipped)

The power liftgate is unlocked or opened (if equipped) if the button is pressed for more than 1 second.

When the power liftgate is opened, press and hold the power liftgate open/close button to close the liftgate. If you release the button while the liftgate is closing, power liftgate operation will stop with a warning sound for 5 seconds.

Panic alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds if this button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

Remote start (5)

You can start the vehicle using the remote start button (5) of the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

• Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button (1) within 32 ft (10 m) of the vehicle.

• Press the remote start button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after locking the doors.

Press the remote start button once to turn off the vehicle.

If no further action for operating/driving the vehicle is taken, the vehicle will be turned off 10 minutes after starting the vehicle remotely.

While remote starting, the hazard warning lights blink 3 times. If you want to stop the vehicle, press the Remote Start button (5) again.

Remote smart parking assist 2 (RSPA2) (6, 7) (if equipped)

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

* The Remote smart parking assist 2 (RSPA2) helps the drivers park their vehicle by using sensors to measure parking spaces and control the steering wheel, gear shift and vehicle speed to semi-automatically park the vehicle. With the smart key, the driver can move the vehicle forward or backward using the forward/ backward buttons (6, 7) on the smart key. For more information, refer to More Details.

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Smart key precautions

The smart key may not work if any of the following occur:

• 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 near 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 near 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.

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

NOTICE

Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle.

If you happen to lose both smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. You should immediately contact your authorized Kia dealer for assistance (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.

CAUTION

Transmitter

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid, as it can become damaged and not function properly.

NOTICE

• To prevent the smart key from becoming damaged by magnetic fields, do not leave it near the following electrical appliances:

  • TVs

  • Personal computers

  • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

  • Table lamps

  • Induction cookers

• If you must leave the vehicle's key with a parking attendant, remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the smart key only.

• When bringing a smart key 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.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.