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Features of your vehicle
For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
reprogramming.
• The transmitter is designed to giveyou 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 dis- posed battery can be
harmful to the environment
and may cause harm to
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.Immobilizer system
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
verifies if the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
CAUTION - Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose the keyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.

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• If the smart key is in close proximi-ty 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 messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the 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.
✽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.
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
is in the correct 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 harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulations.
CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid, as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly if wet.
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Opening the liftgate
The power liftgate will open automat-
ically by doing one of the following:
• Press the liftgate unlock button (4)on the smart key for approximately
one second. Press the power liftgate open/close
button for approximately one second.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the power
liftgate manually during auto-matic operation. This may causedamage to the power liftgate orto the vehicle.
If it is necessary to close oropen the power liftgate manual-ly when the battery is dis-charged or disconnected, makesure the liftgate is not in opera-tion. Switch the power liftgate tothe off position. Do not applyexcessive force.
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Power liftgate non-opening condi-tions
The power liftgate will not open auto-
matically, when the vehicle is moving
more than 2mph(3km/h) or the auto-
matic shift lever is not in P(Park) posi-
tion.
✽NOTICE
The chime will sound continuously if
you drive over 2 mph (3 km/h) with
the liftgate opened. Stop your vehi-
cle at a safe place as soon as possible
to check if your liftgate is opened.
✽NOTICE
• The power liftgate can be operated when the engine is not running.
However the power liftgate opera-
tion consumes large amounts of
vehicle electric power. To prevent
the battery from being discharged,
do not operate it excessively.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
liftgate in the open position for a
long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power liftgate.
This could cause the power liftgate
to operate improperly. (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not operate the power lift-
gate more than 5 times continu-ously.
It may damage the power liftgatesystem. If you operate the powerliftgate more than 5 times con-tinuously, the chime will sound 3times and the power liftgate willnot operate. At this time, stopoperating the liftgate and leave itfor more than 1 minute.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the liftgate
before opening or closing the
power liftgate. Wait until the lift-
gate is open fully and stopped
before loading or unloading
cargo from the vehicle.

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How to reset the power liftgate
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power liftgate to operate normally,
reset the power liftgate as follows:
1. Put the automatic shift lever in P(Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate close button, press the liftgate handle
switch for more than 3 seconds.
(the chime will sound)
3. Close the liftgate manually.
If the power liftgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
✽NOTICE
If the power liftgate does not operate
normally, first check the following
condition before using the power
liftgate.
Make sure the automatic shift lever
is in P (Park).
Power liftgate opening height user setting
The driver may set the height of a
fully opened liftgate by following the
below instruction.
1. Position the liftgate manually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the liftgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the liftgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The liftgate will open to the height
the driver has set up.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury and
damage take the following pre-
cautions when operating the
power liftgate :
• Keep all faces, hands, arms, body parts and other objects
away from the path of the
power liftgate.
• Do not intentionally place any body parts or objects in the
path of the power liftgate to
make sure the automatic stop
and reversal operates.
• Do not allow children to play with the power liftgate.

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Tilting the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
Push the sunroof control lever upward,
the sunshade will slide halfway open
then the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
Closing the sunroof
To close the sunroof glass withthe sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 2nd detent position. The
sunroof glass and sunshade will
close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass only
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position. The
sunroof glass will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
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 sunshade 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:
Sunshade Open Glass Tilt Open
 Glass Slide Open  Glass Slide
Close Sunshade Close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.
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Features of your vehicle
Programming
Your vehicle may require the ignition
switch to be turned to the ACC posi-
tion for programming and/or opera-
tion of HomeLink. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be
replaced in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and
accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to train your
HomeLink mirror:1. When programming the buttons for
the first time, press and hold the
left and center buttons ( ,)
simultaneously until the indicator
light begins to flash after approxi-
mately 20 seconds. (This proce-
dure erases the factory-set default
codes. Do not perform this step
when programming the additional
HomeLink buttons.)✽NOTICE
For non rolling code garage door
openers, follow steps 2 - 3.
For rolling code garage door open-
ers, follow steps 2 - 6.
For Canadian Programming, please
follow the Canadian Programming
section.
For help with determining whether
your garage door opener is
non-rolling code or rolling code,
please refer to the garage door open-
ers owner’s manual or contact
HomeLink customer service at 1-
800-355-3515.
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Folding the outside rearview mirror(if equipped)
Electric type
The outside rearview mirror can be
folded or unfolded by pressing the
switch when the ignition switch is
ACC or ON position as below.
Left (1) : The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold. Center (AUTO, 3)
:
The mirror will fold or unfold automat-
ically 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. (if equipped)
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CAUTION -Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though theengine start/stop button is in theOFF position. However, to preventunnecessary battery discharge,do not adjust the mirrors longerthan necessary while the engineis not running.
In case it is an electric type out-side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motor fail-ure.