Electronic child safety lock system (if equipped)
If you push the electronic child safety lock switch and the indicator appears, rear passengers cannot open the rear door from inside the vehicle.
To cancel the electronic child safety lock system, push the electronic child safety lock system switch one more time and then the indicator turns off.
Safe Exit Assist system is operated when the electronic child safety lock system is activated and SEA system is selected in the cluster. However, SEA does not automatically activate the electronic child safety lock system.
The electronic child safety lock system is always on when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON and for approximately 3 minutes after the engine is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Electronic child safety lock system, the Child-protector rear door locks, which are manually operated, are not provided.
If electronic child safety lock system is activated, rear passenger cannot open or close the rear window also. For more details, refer to More Details.
If the Electronic child safety lock system is not operated when pushing the Electronic child safety lock switch, the message is displayed and the alarm will sound.
If this occurs, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.