Battery replacement

The smart key uses a 3V lithium battery, which normally lasts for several years.

Figure 1. Smart key
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Figure 2. Remote key
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If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

To replace the smart key battery:

  1. Gently pry open the key battery cover using a thin tool.
  2. Replace the old battery with a new battery (remote key: CR2032, smart key: CR2450). When replacing the battery, make sure to align the battery poles properly.

    If the battery is installed with incorrect polarity, it will discharge, rendering the key unusable.

  3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

    To replace your smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

    The smart key will give you years of trouble-free use. However, it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to replace the battery, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours.

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

If you think a battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek medical attention immediately.

CAUTION

Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.

CAUTION

Inappropriate disposal of the battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according to your local laws or regulations.

NOTE

Smart key damage

The smart key can malfunction if dropped or exposed to moisture, static electricity, heat, or direct sunlight.