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Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors (and liftgate). Also, you may start the engine.

Locking

Pressing the button of the front driver side door handles with all doors (and liftgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and liftgate). If all doors (and liftgate) and engine hood are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once and the chime will sound once to indicate the vehicle is locked.

The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the driver side door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should pull the driver side door handle.

Even though you press the driver side door handle buttons, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of following occur:

  • The smart key is in the vehicle.

  • The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.

  • Any door except the liftgate is open.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the front outside door handle, with all doors (and liftgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and liftgate), if the 2 Press Unlock function is deactivated.

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:

  • If you press the Door Unlock button on the smart key, the driver's door will unlock.

  • If you press the Door Unlock button on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.

  • If you press the driver's outside door handle button, the driver's door will unlock.

  • 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 2 Press Unlock setting function by selecting 'User Settings (LCD display) or Settings → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Door →2 Press Unlock'.

Liftgate unlocking

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.

Start-up

You can start the engine without inserting the key.

For detailed information refer to More Details.

NOTICE

Loss of the smart key

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

If you lost 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.