Lock (1)

All doors can be locked if the lock button is pressed while the key is within range of the vehicle. Once all doors are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked.

If the lock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to confirm that the door is locked.

If any door remains open or if the key is out of range, the hazard warning lights (and/or the chime) will not signal. If all doors are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.

Unlock (2)

All doors will unlock if the unlock button is pressed once while the key is in range. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked.

Note that the doors will re-lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds of pressing the unlock button.

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 33 ft (10 m) of the vehicle.

• Within 4 seconds after locking the doors, press the remote start button for over 2 seconds. The hazard lights will blink 3 times when the engine is started remotely.

Press the remote start button (5) 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.

Start while inside the vehicle

You can start the vehicle while insist your Kia without inserting the key.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Smart key precautions

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

• The smart key is close to a radio transmitter which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key, such as a radio station or an airport.

• The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system

• The smart key is near a cellular phone, particularly if the phone is being used to make or receive calls or to send and receive messages. (Avoid placing the smart key adjacent to a cellular phone.)

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

When the smart key does not work correctly, try the spare or open and close the door with the mechanical key. 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 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) of 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 smart key magnetic damages, 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.

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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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