Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key operation

To remove 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 function

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and liftgate) and start the vehicle.

Refer to the following for more details.

WARNING

Smart key

Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the Smart key is dangerous even if the start button is not in the ACC or ON position. Children copy adults and they could press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.

Locking (1)

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and liftgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and liftgate).

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 in (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

In some instances, when the outside door button is pressed, the doors will not lock and an audible chime will sound if any of the following occurs:

The smart key is in the vehicle.
The START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the liftgate is opened.

Unlocking (2)

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and liftgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and liftgate).

The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are unlocked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 in (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.

When 2-press unlock function is activated,

If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, driver's door will unlock.
If you press Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.
If you press the driver's outside door handle button, driver's door will unlock.
If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.

NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the 2-press unlock function. Refer to More Details.

Liftgate unlocking (3)

To unlock and open the liftgate:

Make sure you own the smart key from 28 to 40 in (0.7 to 1 m) away from the outside liftgate handle of the vehicle.
Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle or press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate latch will unlock.
Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will auto- matically re-lock after 30 seconds.

Panic (4)

If you press the key's panic button in an emergency situation, the alarm system will be activated and alert others around you of the emergency situation.

Press the panic button (4) for more than 1 second.
The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 30 seconds.

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

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

For information, refer to More Details.

Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle.

If you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.

Smart key precautions

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

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 correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key and contact an authorized Kia dealer.

If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smart phone, the signal from the smart key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smart phone. This is especially important when the phone is active such as 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.

CAUTION

Smart key

Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid, as it can become damaged and not function properly if wet.

NOTICE

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