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Smart key operations
Lock (1)
All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the
lock button is pressed.
If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are
locked.
However, if any door, hood or tailgate
remains open, the hazard warning
lights will not operate. If all doors, hood
and tailgate are closed after the lock
button is pressed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once.
Unlock (2)
All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if
the unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that all doors (and
tailgate) are unlocked.
However, after pressing this button,
the doors (and tailgate) will lock auto‐
matically unless you open any door
within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlock (3)
The tailgate is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the tailgate is un‐
locked.
However, after pressing this button,
the tailgate will lock automatically un‐
less you open the tailgate within
30 seconds.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock auto‐
matically.
With the tailgate locked and the smart
key in your possession, press the tail‐
gate open switch. Then, the tailgate will
be opened.
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The word “HOLD” is written on the
button to inform you that you
must press and hold the button for
1 second.
Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key,
you will not be able to start the vehicle.
You should immediately take the vehi‐
cle and remaining key to your author‐
ized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if nec‐
essary) to protect it from potential
theft.
Smart key precautions
• The smart key will not work if any of
the following occur:
- 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 cellular
phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is be‐
ing operated close to your vehicle.
• When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key, Kia recom‐
mends to contact an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Features of your vehicle
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