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Smart key (if equipped)

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door and start the engine without inserting the key.

Type A
Type B
Type C

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed while all doors are closed.

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked.

However, if any door, engine hood or trunk/tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. If all doors, engine hood and trunk/tailgate 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.

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.

When 2 Press Unlock function (if equipped) is activated,

  • If you press the Unlock button (2) on the smart key, the driver's door will unlock.

  • If you press the Unlock button (2) on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.

You can activate or deactivate the 2 Press Unlock function by selecting 'User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Door → 2 Press Unlock'. (if equipped)

Trunk/tailgate unlock (3)

The trunk/tailgate is unlocked if the button is pressed for more than 1 second.The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the trunk/tailgate is unlocked.However, after pressing this button, the trunk/tailgate will lock automatically unless you open the trunk/tailgate within 30 seconds.

Once the trunk/tailgate is opened and then closed, the trunk/tailgate will lock automatically.

Remote start (4) (if equipped)

You can start the vehicle using the remote start button (4) of the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

  • Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button (1) within 10 m (32 feet) distance from 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.

CAUTION
  • The remote start will not work if you exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m).

  • Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods to obey the emission regulations in your country.

  • Laws in your country may restrict the use of remote start.

    You should check country regulations before using this remote starting system.

  • The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.

  • If the hood or the trunk/tailgate is opened, you can’t start the engine remotely.

Panic alarm (5) (if equipped)

  1. Press the panic button (5) for more than 1 second.

  2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 27 seconds.

NOTICE

To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the key.

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Mechanical Key

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key.

To pull out the mechanical key:

  • press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2).

To reinstall the mechanical key:

  • put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

Smart key precautions

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

  • The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:

    • 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 close to your vehicle.

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid. If smart key is inoperative due to exposure to water or other liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the key less entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.