2021 KIA SPORTAGE key

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This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, 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.

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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. Remove the ignition key from theignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and lift- gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system (or
smart key) or ignition 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.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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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 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 ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
• The liftgate is opened without using the 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, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the igni-
tion key or transmitter (or smart key).
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
• The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the transmitter (or
smart key) or the ignition 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.

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✽NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the enginewhile the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
- If the system is not disarmed withthe transmitter, insert the key
into the ignition switch, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
and wait for 30 seconds. Then the
system will be disarmed.
- If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, press the engine
start/stop button with smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
• 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 andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.

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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key clockwise (1) to lockand counterclockwise (2) to
unlock.
• If you lock the driver’s door with a key, if you lock/unlock the driver’s
door with a key, only the driver’s
door will lock/unlock.
• Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or
smart key).
• 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.
✽NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door lockand 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.
DOOR LOCKS
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WARNING
• Securely close your door
before you begin driving.
Failure to fully close your door
may cause it to open during
vehicle operation.
• Keep your body out of the way of the closing door to prevent
injuries.
CAUTION
Do not unnecessarily open andclose the door repeatedly orwith excessive force. Suchaction can damage the vehicledoor.

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• To lock a door without the key,push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position when the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position
and close the door (3).
• If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
✽NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows, and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, push the doorlock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark on the button
will be visible.
• To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark on the door lock button will
not be visible.
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OQL045003

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• To open a door, pull the door handle(2) outward.
• If the inner door handle of the dri- ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
• Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
• Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and an
door is open. If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• When pressing the right portion(1)for driver side or the upper por-
tion(1) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
OQL045005
OQLA045511
■ Driver side
■Passenger side
WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of driver’s(or passenger’s)
door while the vehicle is mov-
ing.

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• When pressing the left portion(2)for driver side or the lower por-
tion(2) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
• If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle)
and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the right
portion(1) for driver side or upper
portion(1) for passenger side of the
central door lock switch is pressed.Impact sensing door unlock
system
In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.
Speed sensing door lock system
All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph
(15 km/h).
✽NOTICE
You can select some auto door
lock/unlock features in “User
Settings”.
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For more information, refer to
“User Settings” in this chapter.
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.
WARNING - Doors
• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door.
• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motor-
cycles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a
door when something is
approaching can cause dam-
age or injury.