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Transmitter precautions
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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 30 m [90 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
properly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized Kia dealer. (Continued)(Continued)
If the transmitter is in close proximity
to your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone
is active such as making call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing the
transmitter and your cell phone or
smart phone in the same pants or
jacket pocket and maintain adequate
distance between the two devices.
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✽ NOTICE
For transmitter replacement, see an
authorized Kia dealer to reprogram the
transmitter.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operatethe equipment. If the keyless entrysystem is inoperative due to changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from
electromagnetic materials that blocks electromagnetic waves tothe key surface.
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
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Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart
key).
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
will not operate and the theft-alarm will
not arm. If all doors (and tailgate) and
engine hood are closed after the lock
button is pressed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once.
✽✽ NOTICE
The theft-alarm system by the key can be
activated by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leaves the vehicle. If anydoor (or tailgate) or engine hood isopened within 30 seconds after the
system enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to prevent
unnecessary alarm.
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened withoutusing the transmitter (or smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the trans-
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The door is opened with the mechani-
cal key.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door ispressed while carrying the smart key.
- The tailgate unlock button is pressed.
- The tailgate is opened while carrying the smart key.
- The door is opened with the mechani- cal key.
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE
Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed. (except China)
If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system to
malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized Kia deal-er.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically.
Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart
key). (if equipped)
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are
closed securely.
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
To lock a door without the key, push theinside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2 ) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
✽✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
DOOR LOCKS
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If you do not close the door securely, the door may open again.
Be careful that someone's body and hands are not trapped when
closing the door.
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With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the driver’s
(or front passenger’s) door is pulled
when the door lock button is in the lock
position, the button will unlock and the
door will open. (if equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch (or
if the smart key is in the vehicle) and
any front door is opened.
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With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door lock
switch.
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WARNING - Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.OHM048009
Driver’s door
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Passenger’s door
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When pressing the front portion (1) of
the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
When pressing the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion (1)
of the central door lock switch ispressed.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows down.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
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Impact sensing door unlock sys- tem (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock when
an impact causes the air bags to deploy. D050400AHM-EE
✽✽NOTICE
An authorized Kia dealer can activate
or deactivate some auto door
lock/unlock features as follows;
Auto door unlock by using the dri- ver's door lock button
Speed sensing auto door lock (only China)
Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transmission shift lever out of P
(Park) or into P (Park) (only China)
Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch (for smart key, when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
changed to the OFF position) (only
China)
If you want to activate or deactivate
some door lock/unlock feature, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.
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Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock located on
the rear edge of the door to the lock
( ) position. When the child safety
lock is in the lock position, the rear
door will not open even though theinner door handle is pulled. 3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle (1).
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling theinner door handle (2) until the rear door
child safety lock is unlocked ( ).
WARNING
- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out and be
severely injured or killed. To pre-
vent children from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear door
safety locks should be used when-
ever children are in the vehicle.
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driv-
er has a power window lock button which
can block the operation of passenger
windows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if
the front doors are opened, the power
windows cannot be operated even within
the 30 second period.
✽✽NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
in an open (or partially open position),
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This
noise is a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-
lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroof
opening.
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Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5). D080102AHM
Auto down window (if equipped)
(Driver’s window)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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