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Replacing the key battery

Operation

  1. Pry open the key cover gently.

  2. Replace the old battery with a new battery.

NOTICE
  • If you press the tailgate unlock/open button for longer than a second, the lock will be released or the tailgate will be opened according to the options of the vehicle.

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

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

  • After pressing the Lock/Unlock button, The hazard warning lights will flash.

  • To start the vehicle remotely, the smart key should be detected within a 10 m (32 ft) distance from the vehicle, and the remote start button should be pressed within 4 seconds after the doors are locked.

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

  • The driver can move the vehicle forward or backward using the forward/backward buttons (5, 6) on the smart key. For more details on Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), refer to More Details.

  • The battery is CR2032 (3V).

    If the battery is assembled with incorrect polarity, it will discharge, rendering the key unusable.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours.

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

CAUTION
  • The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use; however, it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.

  • To avoid damaging the smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.

  • An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.