Limitations of the system
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Digital Key 2 may not work if any of the following occurs:
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The smartphone battery or vehicle battery is discharged.
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You turn off the NFC or Bluetooth in the smartphone settings.
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A credit card overlaps the back of your smart phone, or metal or thick smartphone case is used.
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You use the card key (if equipped) with other cards or in a wallet or card holder.
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There is electronic interference by other vehicles or objects.
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There may be a communication error with Digital Key 2 NFC function if a metallic cover or communication device is attached to the smartphone. If there is a malfunction of Digital Key 2, remove the cover attached to the smartphone and try again.
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The smartphone may not control the vehicle if any of the following occurs:
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Basic and necessary functions of the smartphone are operating (general call, urgent call, audio or contactless payment).
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You are using wireless earphones (general call, urgent call, or audio).
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When Kia Access app function is being limited due to smartphone default settings or app launch priority policy per manufacturer.
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If you carry a UWB-enabled smartphone registered as a digital key within the vehicle’s Bluetooth connection range for an extended time, low-voltage battery consumption may occur.
To prevent battery drain, turn off the passive entry feature of the digital key from the smartphone wallet app.