Kia Picanto, Manual

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Features of your vehicle Smart key
The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1 m
(28~40 in.) from the outside door
handle.
When the smart key is recognized in
the area of 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from
the front outside door handle, other
people can also open the door with
-
out possession of the smart key.
After pressing the button, the doors
will lock automatically unless you
open any door within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m (28 ~
40 in.) from the outside tailgate
handle, with your smart key in pos
-
session, the tailgate will unlock and
open when you press the tailgate
handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the tailgate is
unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor
-
mation refer to "ENGINE START/
STOP button (if equipped)" on page
6-12.
Smart key precautions
NOTICE
䳜 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 rec
-
ommends to contact an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
䳜 A maximum of 2 smart keys can
be registered to a single vehicle. If
you lose a smart key, Kia recom
-
mends to contact an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
䳜 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䳓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
to contact an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.