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Using the smart key (if equipped)

  1. Lock button

  2. Unlock button

  3. Power tailgate unlock/open button (if equipped)

  4. Remote start button (if equipped)

  5. Remote Start Parking Assist (Forward) button (if equipped)

  6. Remote Start Parking Assist (Backward) button (if equipped)

Operation

  • Press the corresponding button.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • The 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.

  • Being near a mobile two-way radio system or a mobile phone.

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

NOTICE

  • After pressing the lock/unlock button (1, 2) on the key, the hazard warning lights will blink.

  • After pressing unlock button (2), the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.

  • Press and hold the tailgate unlock/open button (3) to unlock or open the tailgate, according to the vehicle options. The tailgate will lock automatically once the tailgate is opened and closed.

  • If any door, bonnet or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not blink.

NOTICE

  • If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • When the smart key does not work properly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

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

Starting the vehicle remotely (if equipped)

Operation

  1. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button (1) within 10 m (32 ft.) distance from the vehicle.

  2. Within 4 seconds after locking the doors, press and hold the remote start button (4) for over 2 seconds.

  3. Press the remote start button (4) again to turn off the vehicle.

NOTICE

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

Parking the vehicle remotely (if equipped)

Operation

  1. Press the Remote Start Parking Assist (Forward) button (5) on the smart key to move the vehicle forward.

  2. Press the Remote Start Parking Assist (Backward) button (6) on the smart key to move the vehicle backward.

NOTICE

For more information, refer to More Details.

Removing the mechanical key from the smart key

  1. Tab

  2. Mechanical key

Operation

  1. Press and hold the tab (1).

  2. Pull the mechanical key (2) out.

NOTICE

  • If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • When the smart key does not work properly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • 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 (if equipped).