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Remote keyless entry

Remote keyless entry system operations

Folding key
Smart key - Type A
Smart key - Type B

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed whilst all doors are closed.

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked.

However, if any door, engine bonnet or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. If all doors, engine bonnet and tailgate are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard 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.

Tailgate unlock (3)

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.

Remote start (4) (if equipped)

You can start the vehicle using the remote start button of the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

  • Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button (1) within 10 m (32 feet) distance from the vehicle.

  • Press the remote start button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after locking the doors.

Press the remote start button once 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.

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Transmitter precautions

NOTICE

The transmitter will not work if any of the following occurs:

  • The ignition key is in the ignition switch.

  • You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).

  • The battery in the transmitter is weak.

  • Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

  • The weather is extremely cold.

  • The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If the transmitter is in proximity to your cell phone or smartphone, the signal from the transmitter could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smartphone. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making call, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails.

    Avoid placing the transmitter and your cell phone or smartphone in the same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.

NOTICE

To prevent the damaging the folding key (smart key):

  • Keep the folding key (smart key) away from water or any liquid and fire. If the inside of the folding key (smart key) gets damp (due to drinks or moisture), or is heated, internal circuit may malfunction, excluding the car from the warranty.

  • Avoid dropping or throwing the folding key (smart key).

  • Protect the folding key (smart key) from extreme temperature.

Smart key precautions

NOTICE

  • If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • 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.

  • The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:

    • The smart 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.

    • The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a mobile phone.

    • Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

      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.