How to use the digital key 2 touch (smartphone)

Smartphone touch control

You can lock and unlock the door without activating the Kia app or Kia Connect app by touching the smartphone to the door handle. Make sure that the location of the smartphone’s NFC antenna touches the door handle authentication pad. You can start the vehicle by placing the smartphone on the charging pad.

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  1. Door handle authentication pad

  2. Different smartphones have their NFC antennas located in different places.

The Apple iPhone ® ’s NFC antenna is located at the top of the back of the device, and the Apple Watch ® ’s NFC antenna is located in the centre of the screen. The NFC antenna is located in the place you tap to make contactless payments. If you are uncertain about the location of the NFC antenna on your phone, contact your smartphone manufacturer for more details.

Locking and unlocking the doors

  • If the driver touches the smartphone to the driver’s door handle authentication pad for more than 2 seconds, the door will lock or unlock.

  • After you unlock the doors, they will automatically relock after 30 seconds unless you open a door.

  • If the smartphone digital key does not operate, move the smartphone more than 10 cm (4 inches) from the door handle authentication pad and try it again.

NOTE

The door will not unlock and a beep will sound when you use the digital key 2 touch if any of the following occur:

  • The smart key is in the vehicle.

  • The vehicle is in the ACC or ON position.

  • You attempt to lock the door whilst more than 1 door, the bonnet, or the tailgate is open.

  • If you apply a tinting film containing metal substances to the digital key, it may not function properly.

Starting the vehicle

After placing your registered smartphone on the charging pad, engage the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Once you start the vehicle, you can remove the smartphone from the pad.

For more details, refer to ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • To start the vehicle, place the NFC smartphone on the centre of the charging pad, press the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • Once you start the vehicle, you can remove the smartphone from the charging pad.

  • Some smartphones may not have smooth NFC communication due to their internal structure. In such cases, move the smartphone to the right or left of the charging pad.

WARNING

The vehicle can be started when the registered smart phone is placed on the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad). Therefore, do not leave unsupervised children or people who are not aware of the system since it can result in serious injury or death. In addition, always have the registered smart phone with you to prevent vehicle theft when leaving the vehicle.

NOTE

The operation time of digital key 2 touch for shared user may extend during first time use.

Position your digital key 2 touch (smartphone) on the authentication pad located in the outside door handle until the vehicle door lock/unlock function operates.

If the inner authentication pad is used for the first time, 1st vehicle start function may not operate.