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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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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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✽✽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
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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 transmitter (or smart key). Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door
is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The tailgate unlock button is pressed.
- The tailgate is opened while carry- ing the smart key. After the doors are unlocked, the
hazard warning lights will blink twiceto indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
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 igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed. (except
China)
If you lose your keys, we recom- mend that you consult an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation 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.
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.✽✽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 nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch.
If you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening. Window opening and closing
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the firstdetent position (5).
OHM046016
WARNING
Do not install any accessories in
the area of windows. It may
impact jam protection.
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatchthe hood. The hood should pop
open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) left side and lift thehood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway. Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
partment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
hood is secure.
slight force, open the hood again
and close it more firmly.
HOOD
OHM048019
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WARNING
Open the hood after turning off
the engine on a flat surface,
shifting the shift lever to the
P(Park) position, and setting the
parking brake.