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Unlock (2)
All doors (and liftgate) can be
unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed. The hazard warning lights
will blink twice again to indicate that
all doors (and liftgate) are unlocked.
After pressing this button, the doors
will lock automatically unless you
open any door within 30 seconds.
When Two press unlock function is
activated,
- If you press the Door Unlock but-ton(2) on the smart key, driver`s
door will unlock.
- If you press Door Unlock button(2) on the smart key within four sec-
onds again, then all the doors will
unlock.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Two Press Unlock function. Refer to
“User settings” in this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
Liftgate unlock (3)
The liftgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the liftgate is
unlocked.
However, after pressing this button,
the liftgate will lock automatically
unless you open the liftgate within 30
seconds.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will lock
automatically.
Panic alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard
warning lights blink for about 30 sec-
onds if this button is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the
horn and lights, press any button on
the transmitter.
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Battery replacement
A battery should last for several
years, but if the smart key is not
working properly, try replacing the
battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use or replace the
battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.1. Pry open the smart key centercover using screw (-) driver.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
Mechanical key operations
Used to lock and unlock the glovebox.
Lock and unlock the doors when the vehicle or smart key battery is
discharged.
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IC WARNING
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
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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. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors (and lift-
gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. Lock the doors by depressing the door lock button on the smart 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 liftgate) 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 liftgate 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.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The 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 liftgate)
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 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 with-out using the smart key.
The liftgate is opened without using
the smart key.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 30 seconds, and
repeat the horn 2 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
smart key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the smart 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 liftgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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 smart key, open the doors by
using the mechanical key and start
the engine by directly pressing the
engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key.
If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer warranty.
CAUTION - Adjusting
alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction.
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Door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock sys-tem
All doors will automatically unlock
when an impact causes the air bags
to deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system
All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph).
You can activate or deactivate the
auto door lock/unlock features in the
vehicle. Refer to “User setting” in this
chapter.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Turn the child safety lock (1) locat- ed on the rear edge of the door to
the lock ( ) position. When the
child safety lock is in the lock posi-
tion, the rear door will not open
even when the inner door handle
is pulled.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
accidental opening of the door.
WARNING - Unattended
children/animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.
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3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle until
the rear door child safety lock is
unlocked.
WARNING- Rear door
locks
Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the
vehicle. If a child accidently
opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is moving, they may fall
out.
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Non-Powered Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
The liftgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or
unlocked with the smart key or cen-
tral door lock/unlock switch.
Only the liftgate is unlocked if the lift- gate unlock button on the smart key
is pressed for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle and
pulling it up. Once the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate locks automati-
cally. (All doors must be locked.)
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, liftgate
lock and liftgate mechanisms may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
LIFTGATE
WARNING- Exhaust
fumes
The liftgate should always be
kept completely closed while
the vehicle is in motion. If it is
left open or ajar, exhaust gases
may enter the car and serious
illness or death may result.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
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Closing the liftgate
Lower and push down the liftgate
firmly. Make sure that the liftgate is
securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before
closing the liftgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the
liftgate latch and striker whileclosing the liftgate. It may dam-age the liftgate's latch.
WARNING- Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the liftgate
open, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury
or death to vehicle occupants. If
you must drive with the liftgate
open, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that addition-
al outside air comes into the
vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehi-cle. Possible damage may occurto the liftgate lift cylinders andattached hardware if the liftgateis not closed prior to driving.
WARNING- Riding in
cargo area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.