Smart Key Functions

1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Tailgate open
4. Panic alarm

With the smart key, you can lock or unlock the doors (and tailgate) and start the engine without inserting the key. For details, refer to the following section.

Locking

Pressing the button on the outside door handle of the front doors when the doors are closed and any unlocked door will lock all doors. The hazard lights will flash and the horn will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 - 1 m (28 - 40 in.) outside the door handle. If you want to make sure the door is locked or not, you must check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

In some cases, when the outside door button is pressed, the doors will not lock, and the horn will sound for 3 seconds if one of the following events occurs:

• The smart key is inside the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
• Any door is open.

Unlocking

Pressing the button on the outside handle of the driver's (or front passenger's) door when the doors are closed and locked unlocks the driver's door.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the driver's door is unlocked. In addition, the outside rearview mirrors will fold out automatically if the outside rearview mirror folding switch is in the AUTO position.

The button will only work when the Smart Key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.) of the outside door handle.

When the two-step unlock function is activated,

- If you press the button on the driver's outside door handle, the driver's door will unlock.
- If you press the button on the driver's outside door handle again within four seconds, all doors will unlock.

✽ NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the two-step unlock function. Refer to "User Settings" in this chapter.

Unlocking the Tailgate

If you are within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.) of the outside liftgate handle while carrying the Smart Key, the liftgate will unlock and open when you press the liftgate handle switch.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the liftgate is unlocked.

In addition, when the liftgate is opened and then closed, it will lock automatically.

Smart Key Precautions

• If you lose the Smart Key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle if necessary and contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• No more than 2 Smart Keys can be registered to one vehicle. If you lose a Smart Key, you must immediately take the vehicle and the key to an authorized Kia dealer to protect against potential theft.
• The Smart Key may not work if one of the following occurs:
  - The Smart Key is near a radio transmitter, such as a radio station or airport radio, which may interfere with normal operation of the electronic key.
  - The Smart Key is near a mobile two-way radio system or cellular phone.
  - A Smart Key for another vehicle is being used near your vehicle.
  If the Smart Key does not operate properly, you can lock and unlock the doors with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the Smart Key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the Smart Key is in close proximity to your mobile phone or smartphone, the signal from the Smart Key may be blocked by normal operation of your cellular phone or smartphone. This is especially likely when the phone is in use, such as making or receiving calls, sending or receiving text messages, and/or sending or receiving e-mail. Do not place the Smart Key and mobile phone or smartphone in the same trouser or jacket pocket, and keep a sufficient distance between the two devices.
• Do not leave the Smart Key near metal objects, such as golf bags, metal cases, etc.
• Door lock/unlock failure or poor engine starting may occur when placed near metal objects.
• Always carry the Smart Key with you when leaving the vehicle. Leaving the Smart Key unattended near the vehicle may discharge the vehicle battery.
• Damage to the internal circuit may occur if the key is exposed to moisture (drink, water, etc.) or heat. In this case, warranty repair is not possible. Damage to the Smart Key caused by exposure to liquids or heat is not covered by the vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
• When the Smart Key is kept on a key ring with other keys, the lock/unlock buttons for the doors and liftgate may be pressed accidentally. Pay special attention when using the keys.

CAUTION - Transmitter

Keep the Smart Key away from water or any other liquid, as it may be damaged and may not function properly.