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Smart key (if equipped)

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

Remote start (1) (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.

Lock (2)

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 remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. If all doors, engine hood and trunk are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.

Unlock (3)

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.

Trunk open (4)

If you press this button for longer than a second, the lock will be released or the trunk will be opened according to the options of the vehicle.

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

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 remove the mechanical key, pull the mechanical key protective cover(1) from the mechanical key.

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.

    • Tinting the vehicle windows with film, especially metalized film, may interfere with receiving frequency transmitted by the smart key, reducing its operating range.