Remote key

With a remote key, you can lock or unlock the door and trunk.

Figure 1. Type A
OCD041488L
Figure 2. Type B
ODL3A041655

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 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 (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.

If your vehicle is equipped with 2 Press Unlock function (if equipped), when you press the unlock button (2), the driver's door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.Then press the unlock button (2) twice within 4 seconds and all doors and trunk will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.

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

Trunk unlock (3)

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

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

Panic alarm (4): (if equipped)

  1. Press the panic button (4) for more than 1 second.

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

NOTE

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

Start-up

For more information, refer to Key positions.

NOTE

To prevent damaging the remote key:

  • Keep the remote key away from water or any liquid and fire. If the inside of the remote key gets damp (due to drinks or moisture), or is heated, internal circuit may malfunction, excluding the car from the warranty.

  • Avoid dropping or throwing the remote key.

  • Protect the remote key from extreme temperatures.

WARNING

Kia recommends to use parts for replacement from an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.