Limitations of the system

  • Digital Key 2 may not work if any of the following occurs:

    • The smartphone battery or vehicle battery is discharged.

    • You turn off the NFC or Bluetooth in the smartphone settings.

    • A credit card overlaps the back of your smart phone, or metal or thick smartphone case is used.

    • You use the card key (if equipped) with other cards or in a wallet or card holder.

    • There is electronic interference by other vehicles or objects.

    • 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.

  • The smartphone may not control the vehicle if any of the following occurs:

    • Basic and necessary functions of the smartphone are operating (general call, urgent call, audio or contactless payment).

    • You are using wireless earphones (general call, urgent call, or audio).

    • When Kia Access app function is being limited due to smartphone default settings or app launch priority policy per manufacturer.

NOTE

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.