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If the transmitter is in close proxim-
ity to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the trans-
mitter 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 calls, 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. This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
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 K900
Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose the
keyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.
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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 is correct.
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.
Smart key
To remove the mechanical key (2),
press and hold the release button (1)
and remove the mechanical key.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
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DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
To remove the cover :
1.Pull out the door handle.
2.Press the lever (1) located insidethe bottom part of the cover with a
key or flat-head screwdriver.
3.Push out the cover (2) while press- ing the lever.
Turn the key (3) counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, only the driver’s door
will lock/unlock. 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.
If the vehicle’s battery runs out and you leave the vehicle, make sure
all the doors are locked. You can
lock the driver’s door with a key
and the rest of the door with the
lock button above the door inside
handle.
✽ ✽ 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.
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Opening the trunk
The power trunk will open automati-
cally by doing one of the following:
Press the trunk unlock button on
the smart key for approximately
one second.
WARNING
Make sure that there are no peo-
ple or objects in the path of the
power trunk (or smart trunk)
prior to use. Serious injury,
damage to the vehicle or dam-
age to surrounding objects may
result if contact with the power
trunk (or smart trunk) occurs.
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CAUTION
Do not close or open the powertrunk manually. This may causedamage to the power trunk. If itis necessary to close or openthe power trunk manually whenthe battery is discharged or dis-connected, do not apply exces-sive force.
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Power trunk non-opening conditions
The power trunk will not open or
close automatically, when the vehicle
is moving more than 2 mph (3 km/h).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The power trunk can be operated
when the engine is not running.
However the power trunk opera-
tion consumes large amounts of
vehicle electric power. To prevent
the battery from being discharged,
do not operate it excessively e.g.:
more than approximately 10 times
repeatedly.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
trunk in the open position for a
long lime.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power trunk by yourself. This
must be done by an authorized Kia
dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power trunk.
This could cause the power trunk
to operate improperly.
• In cold and wet climates, the power trunk may not work prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power trunk is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
trunk will detect the resistance.
If the resistance is detected while
opening the trunk, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
If the resistance is detected while closing the trunk, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
WARNING
The chime will sound continu-
ously if you drive over 2 mph (3
km/h) with the trunk opened.
Stop your vehicle immediately
at a safe place and check if your
trunk is opened.
CAUTION
Do not operate the power trunkmore than 5 times continuously.
It may damage the power trunksystem. If you operate the powertrunk more than 5 times continu-ously, the chime will sound 3times and the power trunk willnot operate. At this time, stopoperating the trunk and leave itfor more than 1 minute.
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However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the trunk is near the latched
position, the automatic stop and rever-
sal may not detect the resistance.
If the automatic reversal feature oper-
ates continuously more than twice
during opening or closing operation,
the power trunk may stop at that posi-
tion. At this time, close the trunk man-
ually and operate the trunk automati-
cally again.How to reset the power trunk
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse
has been replaced or disconnected,
for the power trunk to operate nor-
mally, reset the power trunk as fol-
lows:
1.Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. While Pressing the trunk close
button, press the trunk handle
switch for more than 3 seconds.
(the chime will sound)
3. Close the trunk manually.
If the power trunk does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the power trunk does not operate
normally, check again if the trans-
mission position is in right position.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury and
damage take the following pre-
cautions when operating the
power trunk:
• Keep all faces, hands, arms,
body parts and other objects
away from the path of the
power trunk.
Do not intentionally place any body parts or objects in the
path of the power trunk to
make sure the automatic stop
and reversal operates.
Do not allow children to play with the power trunk.
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NOTICE
If you drive with the sunroof opened
right after a vehicle wash or rain,
water may get inside the vehicle.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt open the sunroof, push the sun-
roof control lever upward. To stop the
sunroof tilting at any point, operate the
control lever.
To tilt down the sunroof, push the sun-
roof control lever upward again.
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof
completely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close until
the sunroof slightly moves. Then,
release the lever.
5.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:
Tilt up → Tilt down → Slide open →
Slide close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.CAUTION
To prevent damage to the sun- roof, periodically remove anydirt that may accumulate on theguide rail.
CAUTION- Sunroof motor
damage
If you try to open the sunroofwhen the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could bedamaged.
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• When the charging system warninglight comes on due to low voltage
(when the alternator or battery do
not operate normally or malfunc-
tion), the steering wheel may
require increased steering effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
Electric type
Adjust the steering wheel angle (2)
and position (3) with the switch (1).WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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