Locking/unlocking with the smart key

When Approach Unlock is selected.

The doors will unlock when the driver approaches the vehicle possessing the smart key. (Approach unlock system)

Simple operation

  1. Select Settings > Vehicle > Door > Auto unlock on the infotainment system.

When Approach Unlock is deselected.

Locking

Operation
2026 Kia Tasman door lock/unlock button image. It shows the vehicle's side view with a red line pointing to a detailed inset of the exterior door handle. The door lock/unlock button (1) is highlighted in teal. Explains the function of locking or unlocking the doors by pressing the button.
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  1. Door lock/unlock button (Button type)
2026 Kia Tasman door lock touch sensor image. The image shows the vehicle's side profile with a red line pointing to a magnified view of the outside door handle. The touch sensor location is highlighted in cyan and labeled (2). This explains the function of locking the doors by touching the sensor.
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  1. Door lock touch sensor (Touch sensor type)

  1. Pressing the button or touching the sensor of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and tailgate).

  2. The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are locked.

  3. The button/sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m from the front door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button/sensor inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

  4. In some instances, when the outside door button/sensor is pressed the doors will not lock and an audible chime will sound if any of the following occurs:

    • The smart key is in the vehicle.

    • The ENGINE START/STOP button is inthe ACC or ON position.

    • Any door except the tailgate is opened

Unocking

2026 Kia Tasman door lock/unlock button image. It shows the vehicle's side view with a red line pointing to a detailed inset of the exterior door handle. The door lock/unlock button (1) is highlighted in teal. Explains the function of locking or unlocking the doors by pressing the button.
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  1. Door lock/unlock button (Button type)

2026 Kia Tasman door lock touch sensor image. A red line connects the rear door handle of the vehicle to a detailed inset labeled (2). The inset shows the door handle with the touch sensor area highlighted in teal. This explains the location of the sensor for locking and unlocking the vehicle.
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  1. Door lock touch sensor (Touch sensor type)
Operation

  1. Pressing the button of the front outside door handles(Button type), or the hand is detected in the door handle pocket(Touch type), with all doors (and tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and tailgate).

  2. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked. The button/sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m from the outside door handle.

When washing the vehicle

Self car wash

  • Keep the door locked with the outside door handle closed.

  • The door might unlock when moisture or a cloth touched lock/unlock sensor. Stay the key away at least 2 m from the vehicle to prevent the outside door handle operates

  • Leave the key inside the vehicle, keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON mode when there is an unintended warning sound.

Auto car wash

  • Enter the auto car washer with the vehicle ON and keep the gear in N (Neutral) position.

CAUTION

  • If the door is closed with strong force or the outside door handle is pulled at high speed, the safety device inside the outside door handle is activated and the door may not be opened even if the door handle is pulled.

    At this time, if you pull the outside door handle once more, you can open the door.

  • If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is activated, the outside door handle may pop out to rescue occupants after a collision. Then, when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is released, the outside door handle automatically return to their original positions.