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With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and tailgate) and even
start the engine without inserting the
key.
The functions of the buttons on a
smart key are similar to the remote
keyless entry. (Refer to the “Remote
keyless entry” in this chapter.)Smart key operation
To 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.
Smart key functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and
tailgate). Also, you may start the
engine. Refer to the following, for
more details.
Locking
Pressing the button of the front out- side door handles with all doors (and
tailgate) closed and any door
unlocked, locks all the doors (and tail-
gate). The hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors
(and tailgate) are locked. The button
will only operate when the smart keyis within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from
the outside door handle. If you want
to make sure that a door has locked
or not, you should check the door
lock button inside the vehicle or pull
the outside door handle.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Even though you press the button,
the doors will not lock and the chime
sounds if any of the following occurs:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is opened.Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front out- side door handles with all doors (and
tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks
all the doors (and tailgate). The haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice toindicate that all doors (and tailgate)
are unlocked. The button will only
operate when the smart key is within0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the out-
side door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in)
from the front outside door handle,other people can also open a door
without possession of the smart key.
Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3
in) from the outside tailgate handle,
with your smart key in possession, 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 “Starting the engine
with a smart key” in chapter 6.

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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, and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If
you lose a smart key, you should
immediately take the vehicle and
key to your authorized Kia dealer
to protect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio sta-
tion 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 cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle. (Continued)(Continued)
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, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
 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
important when the phone is
active such as making call, receiv-
ing 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 adequate distance
between the two devices. CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liq-uids, it will not be covered byyour manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromelectromagnetic materials thatblocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot
and valet attendants, the following
procedures will ensure that your
vehicle’s glove box compartment can
not be opened in your absence.
1. Press and hold the release button
(1) and remove the mechanical
key (2).
2. Close and then lock the glove box using the mechanical key.
3. Leave the smart key with the attendant. The glove box can notbe opened without the mechanical
key. Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (1)
All doors (and tailgate) are locked if
the lock button is pressed. If all doors (and tailgate) are closed,
the hazard warning lights will blinkonce to indicate that all doors (and
tailgate) are locked.
However, if any door (or tailgate)
remains open, the hazard warning
lights will not operate. But if all doors(and tailgate) are closed after the
lock button is pressed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once.
Unlock (2)
All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked
if the unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and
tailgate) are unlocked.
However, after pressing this button,
the doors (and tailgate) will lock
automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
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Tailgate unlock (3) (if equipped)
The tailgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the tailgate is
unlocked.
However, after pressing this button,
the tailgate will lock automatically
unless you open the tailgate within
30 seconds.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.Transmitter precautions
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 10 m [30 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.
If the transmitter is in close proximi- ty 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 sending/ receiving emails. Avoid placing the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in
the same pants or jacket pocket andmaintain adequate distance
between the two devices.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the transmitter, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Battery replacement
A transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for sever-
al years. When replacement is neces-
sary, use the following procedure. 1. Pry open the transmitter or smart
key cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the batteryposition.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
For transmitter replacement, we rec-
ommend that you contact an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Type A
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Type B
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment. If thekeyless entry system is inopera- tive due to changes or modifica-tions not expressly approved bythe party responsible for com-pliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehiclewarranty.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water orother liquids, it will not be cov-ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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✽✽NOTICE
An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment
and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
CAUTION
The keyless entry system transmitter is designed to giveyou years of trouble-free use,however it can malfunction ifexposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsurehow to use or replace the bat-tery, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kiadealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to mal-function. Be sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the trans- mitter, don't drop it, get it wet,or expose it to heat or sunlight.

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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 stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition 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).
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blinkonce 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 alldoors (and tailgate) and engine hood
are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once. Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. Ifthe system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s)
leaves the vehicle. If any door (ortailgate) or engine hood is openedwithin 30 seconds after the sys-
tem enters the armed stage, thesystem will be disarmed to pre-
vent unnecessary alarm.
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage