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Record your key number
The key code num-
ber is stamped on
the key code tag
attached to the key
set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to
duplicate the keys easily. Remove
the key code tag and store it in a safe
place. Also, record the key code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operations
Folding key
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button
Smart key
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.
KEYS
WARNING - Aftermarket
keys
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return to
ON after START. If this happens,
the starter will continue to oper-
ate causing possible fire due to
excessive current in the wiring.
OSC047004N
■Folding key
CAUTION - Key button
operation
Do not fold the key without pressing the release button.This may damage the key.
OYDDCO2002
■Smart key
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Remote keyless entry system
operationsLock (1)
All doors (and hood, trunk/liftgate)
are locked if the lock button is
pressed. If all doors (and hood,
trunk/liftgate) are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound once to indicate
that all doors (and hood, trunk/lift-
gate) are locked.WARNING- Ignition key(Smart key)
Never leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Leaving children unat-
tended in a vehicle with a man-
ual ignition key or a smart key
is dangerous.
Children copy adults and they
could place the key in the igni-
tion switch or press the start
button. The key would enable
children to operate power win-
dows or other controls, or even
make the vehicle move, which
could result in serious bodily
injury or death.
OYDDCO2004
■ Type B
■Type A
OYDDCO2003
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Also, if the lock button is pressed
once more within 4 seconds, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to confirm
that the door is locked (If equipped).
However, if any door remains open,
the hazard warning lights (and/or the
chime) will not operate. But if all
doors are closed after the lock button
is pressed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once.Unlock (2)
The driver's door is unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed once. The
hazard warning lights will blink twice
and the chime will sound twice to
indicate that the driver’s door is
unlocked.
All doors are unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed once more within 4
seconds. The hazard warning lights
will blink twice again to indicate that
all doors are unlocked. After pressing
this button, the doors will lock auto-
matically unless you open any door
within 30 seconds.
If you attempt to lock or unlock the
door by pressing the door
lock/unlock button in any of the fol-
lowing states, the door will not be
locked or unlocked.
- When you want to lock or unlockthe door in the ACC or ON state.
- When you want to lock a door in a car with one or more doors open.
Depending on the vehicle, the driver
can turn off or set the TWO PRESS
UNLOCK setting function.
✽ ✽ 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.
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Trunk open (3)
The trunk is opened if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Liftgate unlock (3)
The liftgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
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.
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.
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter (or smart key) will not
work if any of following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).
The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter (or smart key) is close to a radio transmitter such as
a radio station or an airport which
can interfere with normal operation
of the transmitter.
When the transmitter (or smart key)
does not work properly, open and
close the door with the ignition key. If
you have a problem with the trans-
mitter (or smart key), contact an
authorized Kia dealer. If the transmitter (or smart key) is
in close proximity to your cell
phone or smart phone, the signal
from the transmitter (or smart key)
could be blocked by normal opera-
tion 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 sending/receiv-
ing emails.
Avoid placing the transmitter (or
smart key) and your cell phone or
smart phone in the same pants or
jacket pocket and maintain ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.
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With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door 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 functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors. 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
trunk, liftgate) closed and any door
unlocked, locks all the doors (and
trunk, liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that all doors (and
trunk, liftgate) are locked. The button
will only operate when the smart key
is within 28 ~ 40 in. (0.7 ~ 1m) 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)
OYDDCO2007
OYB046010
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Even though you press the button,
the doors will not lock and the chime
will sound for 3 seconds 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 trunk (liftgate) is open.Unlocking
Pressing the button of the driver's (or
front passenger’s) outside door han-
dle with all doors closed and locked,
unlocks the driver's door.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the driver's door
is unlocked.
The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 in.
(0.7 ~ 1 m) from the outside door
handle.
When Two press unlock function is
activated,
- If you press the driver's outsidedoor handle button, the driver's
door will unlock.
- If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four sec-
onds again, then all the doors and
trunk will unlock.
Trunk (Liftgate) unlocking
If you are within 28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m)
from the outside trunk (liftgate) han-
dle, with your smart key in posses-
sion, the trunk (liftgate) will unlock
and open when you press the trunk
(liftgate) handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the trunk (lift-
gate) is unlocked.
Also, once the trunk (liftgate) is
opened and then closed, the trunk
(liftgate) will lock automatically.
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This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is operat-
ed 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
Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine and remove theignition key from the ignition
switch.
2.Make sure that all doors (and lift- gate), the engine hood are closed
and latched.
3.Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door (and liftgate) or engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and the
theft-alarm will not arm. After this, if
all doors (and liftgate) and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
Using the smart key
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 the engine hood are
closed and latched.
3.Lock the doors by pressing the but- ton of the front outside door handle
with the smart key in your posses-
sion or by pressing the button on
the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights operate
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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If any door remains open, the doors
won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors.
If liftgate or engine hood remains
open, the hazard warning lights
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if the liftgate and
engine hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights will blink once and the
theft-alarm will arm. 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, liftgate or
engine hood is opened within 30
seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.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 without
using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The trunk/liftgate is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds. To turn off
the system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
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