Features of your vehicle
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• Limp home (override) procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
• Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle. . . . . 4-26
• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . . 4-28
• Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
• Automatic door lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Liftgate (for manual liftgate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
• Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Power sliding door and power liftgate . . . . . . . . . 4-35
• Automatic stop and reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
• How to reset the power sliding door and power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
• Power door on/off button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
• Power sliding door operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
• Power liftgate operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
• Power liftgate opening height user setting . . . . . . . . 4-46
• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
• Smart liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-58
• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
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Features of your vehicle
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if anyof following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
- You exceed the operating dis- tance 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 sub-
station or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation of
the transmitter. When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
If the transmitter is in close proxim- ity to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phones normal operational signals.
This is especially important when
the phone is active such as making
and receiving calls, text messag-
ing, and/or sending/receiving
emails. Avoid placing the transmit-
ter and your mobile phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
✽ ✽ 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.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.
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4
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is positioned battery.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
reprogramming.
The transmitter is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmitter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and may cause
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
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CAUTION - Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose thekeyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.
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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Features of your vehicle
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 proximity
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 messag-
ing, 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.
Do not leave the smart key near metallic objects such as golf bags,
metal cases and so on.
Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor starting can occur when the smart
key is placed near metallic objects.
Always carry your smart key when you leave the car. An unattended
smart key close to the vehicle can
cause the vehicle battery to be dis-
charged. Internal circuit damage may occur
when the key comes into contact
with moisture (beverage, water etc.)
or heat. Damage to the smart key
due to exposure to liquids or heat is
not covered by the manufacturer's
vehicle warranty.
CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.
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4
Battery replacement
A smart key 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 your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover.
3. Replace the battery with a new
battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position. 4. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately dis- posed battery can be
harmful to the environment
and human health. Dispose
the battery according to
your local law(s) or regula-
tion.
CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.
OYP044005K
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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Features of your vehicle
Center (AUTO, 3):
The mirror will fold or unfold auto-
matically as follows:
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by
the folding key or smart key.
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the
button on the outside door handle.
The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession. Manual type
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
grasp the housing of the mirror and
then fold it toward the rear of the
vehicle.
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CAUTION -Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates eventhough the engine start/stopobutton is in the OFF position.However, to prevent unneces-sary battery discharge, do notadjust the mirrors longer thannecessary while the engine isnot running.
In case it is an electric type out-side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motorfailure.
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Features of your vehicle
Warning Messages
Shift to P position (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if
the battery of the smart key is dis-
charged when the Engine Start/Stop
Button changes to the OFF position.
Press start button while turnsteering (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel unlocked
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if
the steering wheel does not lock when
the Engine Start/Stop Button changes
to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Check steering wheel lock sys-
tem (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction with the steer-
ing wheel lock system.
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Features of your vehicle
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle cannot detect thesmart key which is in the vehicle
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you cannot start theengine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in section 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
High beam assist indica-
tor (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the high-Beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the High beam
assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.
❈ For more details, refer to “High
beam assist” in this chapter.