Using the smart key

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Lock button

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Unlock button

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Remote start button

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Tailgate unlock button
(if equipped)
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Mechanical key release button
Operation
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Press the corresponding button.
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door, bonnet or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning don't operate indicating door's unlock state. After closing all the doors if Lock button is pressed then 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.
Remote start (3)
You can start the vehicle using theremote start button (3) of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
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Lock the doors by pressing the doorlock button (1) within 10 m (32 feet)distance from the vehicle.
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Press the remote start button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after locking the doors.
Press the remote start button once toturn off the vehicle.
If no further action for operating/driving the vehicle is taken, the vehicle will be turned off 10 minutes after starting the vehicle remotely.
Tailgate unlock(4)
If you press this button for longer than a second, the lock will be released. Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically when all doors are locked.
Non-operating condition(s)
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The key is close to a radio transmitter, such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key.
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Exceeding the operating distance limit (approximately 10m (30ft))
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The battery in the key is weak.
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Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
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The weather is extremely cold.
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Being near a mobile two-way radio system or a mobile phone.
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Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

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After pressing the lock/unlock button (1, 2) on the key, the hazard warning lights will blink.
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After pressing unlock button (2), the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.
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Press and hold the tailgate unlock button (4) to unlock the tailgate, according to the vehicle options. The tailgate will lock automatically once the tailgate is opened and closed.
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If any door, bonnet or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not blink.

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If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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When the smart key does not work properly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for smart key operation will pause. Lift the smart key to activate the detection again. (if equipped)
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Tinting the vehicle windows with film, especially metalized film, may interfere with receiving frequency transmitted by the smart key, reducing its operating range.
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If the smart key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phones normal operational signals. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your mobile phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.
Starting the vehicle remotely (if equipped)
Operation
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Lock the doors by pressing the lock button (1) within 10 m (32 ft.) distance from the vehicle.
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Within 4 seconds after locking the doors, press and hold the remote start button (3) for over 2 seconds.
Whilst remote starting, the hazard warning lights blink.
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Press the remote start button (3) again to turn off the vehicle.

If no further action for operating/driving the vehicle is taken, the vehicle will be turned off 10 minutes after starting the vehicle remotely.
Smart key precautions
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The smart key is close to a metal product or coins
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When you connect an external device to the multi-purpose socket or USB port and place it near the smart key, the smart key may not be recognized/work in some areas of the vehicle. In this case, try moving the smart key to another location to start the vehicle or press the EV button directly with the smart key to start the vehicle.
In the following situations, the frequency band from the smart key may be mixed with a different frequency, which may cause smart key malfunction (vehicle operation, door lock function, etc.) or the working distance of smart key may change.
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The smart key is placed near the electronic systems (woofer, cellular phone, portable wired/wireless charger, electric heating device, electronic power bank, e-cigarettes, etc)
Removing the mechanical key from the smart key

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Tab
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Mechanical key
Operation
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Press and hold the tab (1).
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Pull the mechanical key (2) out.