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3. Replace the battery with a new bat-

tery. When replacing the battery,

Keys

make sure the battery position.

Record your key number

僅 Folding key: CR2032

僅 Smart key: CR2450

The key code number

is stamped on the key

4. Install the battery in the reverse order

code tag attached to

of removal.

the key set. Should

For transmitter replacement, Kia recom-

you lose your keys Kia recommends to

mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/

contact an authorised Kia dealer/service

service partner.

partner. Remove the key code tag and

WARNING

store it in a safe place. Also, record the

key code number and keep it in a safe

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUT-

and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

TON BATTERY

If swallowed, a lithium button battery

Battery replacement

can cause severe or fatal injuries within

Folding key

2 hours.

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

If you think batteries may have been

swallowed or placed inside any part of

the body, seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

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NOTICE

Smart key

僅 The keyless entry system transmitter

is designed to give you years of trou-

ble-free use, however it can malfunc-

tion if exposed to moisture or static

electricity. If you are unsure how to

use or replace the battery, Kia recom-

mends to contact an authorised Kia

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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-

dealer/service partner.

tery which will normally last for several

僅 Using the wrong battery can cause

years. When replacement is necessary,

the transmitter or smart key to mal-

use the following procedure.

function. Be sure to use the correct

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-

battery.

tly pry open the transmitter centre

僅 To avoid damaging the transmitter or

cover.

smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or

2. Using a slim tool, gently pry open the

expose it to heat or sunlight.

battery cover(For folding key).

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Tailgate open (3)

CAUTION

If you press this button for longer than a

An inappropriately disposed battery can

second, the lock will be released.

be harmful to the environment and

Once the tailgate is opened and then

human health.

closed, the tailgate will lock automati-

Dispose the battery according to your

cally.

local law(s) or regulation.

NOTICE

Remote key (if equipped)

To prevent damaging the remote key:

With a remote key, you can lock or

僅 Keep the remote key away from water

unlock the door and tailgate.

or any liquid and fire. If the inside of

the remote key gets damp (due to

drinks or moisture), or is heated, inter-

nal circuit may malfunction, excluding

the car from the warranty.

僅 Avoid dropping or throwing the

remote key.

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僅 Protect the remote key from extreme

temperatures.

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is

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pressed whilst all doors are closed.

Kia recommends to use parts for

The hazard warning lights will blink once

replacement from an authorised Kia

to indicate that all doors are locked.

dealer/service partner. If an aftermarket

However, if any door, engine bonnet or

key is used, the ignition switch may not

tailgate remains open, the hazard warn-

return to ON after START. If this hap-

ing lights will not operate. If all doors,

pens, the starter will continue to operate

engine bonnet and tailgate are closed

causing damage to the starter motor

after the lock button is pressed, the haz-

and possible fire due to excessive cur-

ard warning lights will blink once.

rent in the wiring.

Unlock (2)

All doors are unlocked if the unlock but-

ton is pressed.

The hazard warning lights will blink

twice to indicate that all doors are

unlocked.

After pressing this button, the doors will

lock automatically unless you open any

door within 30 seconds.

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Mechanical key

problem with the transmitter, Kia rec-

ommends to contact an authorised

If the remote key does not operate nor-

Kia dealer/service partner.

mally, you can lock or unlock the door

僅 If the transmitter is in close proximity

by using the mechanical key.

to your cell phone or smart phone, the

signal from the transmitter 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 call, receiving

calls, text messaging, and/or sending/

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receiving emails. Avoid placing the

To unfold the key:

transmitter and your cell phone or

僅 press the release button then the key

smart phone in the same pants or

will unfold automatically.

jacket pocket and maintain adequate

To fold the key:

distance between the two devices.

僅 fold the key manually whilst pressing

the release button.

CAUTION

僅 Keep the transmitter away from water

Do not fold the key without pressing the

or any liquid. If the keyless entry sys-

release button. This may damage the

tem is inoperative due to exposure to

key.

water or liquids, it will not be covered

by your manufacturer vehicle war-

ranty.

Transmitter precautions

僅 Keep the transmitter away from elec-

NOTICE

tromagnetic materials that blocks

The transmitter will not work if any of

electromagnetic waves to the key sur-

following occur:

face.

僅 The ignition key is in ignition switch.

CAUTION

僅 You exceed the operating distance

limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).

Changes or modifications not expressly

僅 The battery in the transmitter is weak.

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s author-

僅 Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

ity to operate the equipment. If the key-

less entry system is inoperative due to

僅 The weather is extremely cold.

changes or modifications not expressly

僅 The transmitter is close to a radio

approved by the party responsible for

transmitter such as a radio station or

compliance, it will not be covered by

an airport which can interfere with

your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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

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Smart key (if equipped)

Once the tailgate is opened and then

closed, the tailgate will lock automati-

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock

cally.

a door and even start the engine without

inserting the key.

Mechanical key

When the battery of the smart key is dis-

charged or the smart key does not oper-

ate normally, the door can be locked or

unlocked using the mechanical key.

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Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is

pressed whilst all doors are closed.

The hazard warning lights will blink once

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to indicate that all doors are locked.

To remove the mechanical key, pull the

mechanical key protective cover(1) from

However, if any door, engine bonnet or

the mechanical key.

tailgate remains open, the hazard warn-

ing lights will not operate. If all doors,

WARNING

engine bonnet and tailgate are closed

Ignition key (Smart key)

after the lock button is pressed, the haz-

Leaving children unattended in a vehicle

ard warning lights will blink once.

with the ignition key (smart key) is dan-

gerous even if the key is not in the igni-

Unlock (2)

tion switch or start button is ACC or ON

All doors are unlocked if the unlock but-

position.

ton is pressed.

Children copy adults and they could

The hazard warning lights will blink

place the key in the ignition switch or

twice to indicate that all doors are

press the start button. The ignition key

unlocked.

(smart key) would enable children to

After pressing this button, the doors will

operate power windows or other con-

lock automatically unless you open any

trols, or even make the vehicle move,

door within 30 seconds.

which could result in serious bodily

injury or even death. Never leave the

keys in your vehicle with unsupervised

Tailgate unlock/Power Tailgate

children, when the engine is running.

unlock/open(3)

If you press this button for longer than a

WARNING

second, the lock will be released or the

tailgate will be opened according to the

Kia recommends to use parts for

options of the vehicle.

replacement from an authorised Kia

dealer/service partner. If an aftermarket

key is used, the ignition switch may not

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return to ON after START. If this hap-

- Another vehicle’s smart key is

pens, the starter will continue to operate

being operated close to your vehi-

causing damage to the starter motor

cle.

and possible fire due to excessive cur-

- The smart key is not completely

rent in the wiring.

water-proof. In turn, internal circuit

damage-related malfunction may

occur when the key comes into

Smart key precautions

contact with moisture (beverage,

water etc.) or is heated. In this case,

INFORMATION

warranty repair is not available.

If the smart key is not moved for some

When the smart key does not work

time, the detection function for smart

properly, open and close the door

key operation will pause. Lift the smart

with the mechanical key. If you have a

key to activate the detection again.

problem with the smart key, Kia rec-

ommends to contact an authorised

Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

僅 If the smart key is in close proximity to

僅 The mechanical key is provided sepa-

your cell phone or smart phone, the

rately as a detachable type, so please

signal from the smart key could be

always carry it in case of an emer-

blocked by normal operation of your

gency, such as a battery discharge.

cell phone or smart phone. This is

僅 If, for some reason, you happen to

especially important when the phone

lose your smart key, you will not be

is active such as making call, receiving

able to start the engine. Tow the vehi-

calls, text messaging, and/or sending/

cle, if necessary, contact a profes-

receiving emails.

sional workshop. Kia recommends to

Avoid placing the smart key and your

contact an authorised Kia dealer/ser-

cell phone or smart phone in the same

vice partner.

pants or jacket pocket and maintain

僅 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be

adequate distance between the two

registered to a single vehicle. If you

devices.

lose a smart key, Kia recommends to

僅 To lock or unlock the door by operat-

contact an authorised Kia dealer/ser-

ing the lock/unlock button from out-

vice partner.

side handle of the vehicle, make sure

僅 The smart key will not work if any of

that all doors are kept close.

the following occurs:

僅 Do not leave the smart key near

- The smart key is close to a radio

metallic objects such as golf bag,

transmitter such as a radio station

metal case and so on.

or an airport which can interfere

僅 Always carry your smart key when

with normal operation of the smart

you leave the car. An unattended

key.

smart key close to the vehicle can

- The smart key is near a cellular

cause the vehicle battery to be dis-

two-way radio system or a cellular

charged itself.

phone.

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