Limitations of the system

  • The fingerprint authentication system might not work under the following conditions:

    • You are trying to authorize with unregistered fingerprint

    • You are not touching the center of the fingerprint authentication sensor

    • Any water or substance is on your finger or the sensor.

    • You do not remove the film on the sensor

    • The registered fingerprint is damaged or swollen

    • Your hand is overly dry

    • You touch the sensor too quickly.

  • The fingerprint enrollment and deletion functions might be temporarily restricted if fingerprint authentication fails more than 5 times consecutively. Try again later or sign in a different way, such as entering your password.

  • When you visit an authorized Kia dealer for repairs due to a failure of the fingerprint authorization system related parts, your registered fingerprint might be deleted. Have your smart key with you when you visit an authorized Kia dealer.

  • You cannot use the fingerprint sensor when the battery is discharged.

  • If you turn the vehicle to POWER ON or OFF position during fingerprint authorization, the process will not complete.

WARNING

Do not enroll a child’s fingerprint. Unexpected accidents might occur if you enroll a child’s fingerprint and leave the child alone in the vehicle.