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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 without
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 posses‐
sion, 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 un‐
locked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock auto‐
matically.
Start-up
You can start the engine without in‐
serting the key. For detailed informa‐
tion, refer to “Starting the engine with
a smart key” on page 6-07.
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 recom‐
mends to contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
• 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 authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
• The smart key will not work if any
of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a ra‐
dio 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 cel‐
lular phone.
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- 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 to
contact an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
• If the smart key is in close proxim‐
ity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially im‐
portant when the phone is active
such as making call, receiving calls,
text messaging, and/or sending/
receiving emails. Avoid placing the
smart key and your cell phone or
smart phone in the same pants or
jacket pocket and maintain ade‐
quate distance between the two
devices.
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