2014 KIA Sorento lock

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Features of your vehicle
Record your key number
The key code number
is stamped on the bar
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys,
this number will enable an author-
ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys
easily. Remove the bar code tag and
store it in a safe place. Also, record
the code number and keep it in a
safe and handy place, but not in the
vehicle.
Smart key functionTo remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard. With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
SMART KEY
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WARNING -
Smart key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the smart key is
dangerous. Unattended children
mimic adults and they could
press the engine start/stop but-
ton which would enable children
to operate power windows or
other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could
result in serious bodily injury or
even death. Never leave the keys
in your vehicle with unsuper-
vised children.
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4Door LockUsing the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
3. Press the button of the outside door handle. 4. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
✽ ✽NOTICE• The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m.
(28~40in) from the outside door
handle.
• Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will
not lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds if any of following
occur:- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is in ACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is open.
Using the button on the smart key
1 Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2. Press the lock button(1).
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
4. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
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UnlockingUsing the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the button of the driver'soutside door handle.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
4. Press the button twice within 4 seconds and all doors and the tail-
gate will unlock and the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound two times.
❈ If you press the button of the front
passenger’s outside door handle
while carrying the smart key, all
doors will unlock.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m.
(28~40in) from the outside door
handle.
• When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7~1m. (28~40in)
from the front outside door han-
dle, other people can also open the
doors.
• After unlocking the driver’s door or all doors, the door(s) will lock
automatically unless the door is
opened.
Using the button on the smart key
1. Press the unlock button(2) of the
smart key.
2. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice within 4 seconds and all doors and
the tailgate will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound two times.✽ ✽NOTICEAfter pressing the button, the doors
will lock automatically unless any
door is opened within 30 seconds.✽ ✽NOTICEYou can activate or deactivate the
Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
"User settings" in this chapter.
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4Tailgate unlockingUsing the tailgate handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the tailgate handle button.
3. When all doors are locked, the
hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
Once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.✽ ✽NOTICEThe button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m.
(28~40in) from the tailgate handle.
Using the button on the smart key
1. Press the tailgate unlock button(3)
for more than 1 second.
2. When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
 For Power Tailgate Only:
The Power Tailgate will open if the
button is pressed for more than 1
second. Also, once the tailgate is
opened and then closed, the tailgate
will be locked again automatically.
If the power tailgate is switched ‘Off’
using the button in the overhead con-
sole, the tailgate unlock button will
operate to unlock the tailgate as
described above.
See section 4-26 for more informa-
tion on the power tailgate option.
Panic1. Press the panic button(4) for more than 1 second.
2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 30
seconds.✽ ✽NOTICETo stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.Start-upYou can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
button” in chapter 5.
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Loss of the smart keyA 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
engine. You should immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi-
cle, if necessary) to protect it from
potential theft.
Smart key precautions The smart key will not work if anyof the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle.
 When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key and contact
an authorized Kia dealer.  If the smart key is in close proximi-
ty 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
important when the phone is active
such as making a call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/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.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water orother liquids, it will not be cov-ered by your manufacturer’svehicle warranty.
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Features of your vehicle
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is oper-
ated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered,
the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard
warning lights.
Armed stagePark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from theignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system (or
smart key) or ignition key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
(for smart key, the chime also
sounds) once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights and the chime 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 warn-
ing lights blink once. The system can also be armed by
locking the doors with the key from
the front doors; however, the hazard
warning lights will not blink using this
method.
✽ ✽
NOTICEThe theft-alarm system can be deac-
tivated by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate)
or engine hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system
enters the armed stage, the sys-
tem is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmedstage
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4Theft-alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
 A front or rear door is opened with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (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 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when
the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.
After depressing 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 igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed. (if equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the theft-alarmsystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
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Features of your vehicle
DOOR LOCKS Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle  Turn the key clockwise to unlockand counterclockwise to lock.
 If you lock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock auto-
matically.
 From the driver’s door, turn the key to the right once to unlock the door
and once more within 4 seconds to
unlock all doors.
 Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter.
 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 con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple 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 the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).
 If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.✽ ✽ NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
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Lock
Lock
Unlock
■ Type A
■ Type B
Unlock
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WARNING
 If you don’t 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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