Get Features of your vehicle -> Remote keyless entry (if equipped) Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

Features of your vehicle

Remote keyless entry system

operations

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Lock (1)

All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the

lock button is pressed.

If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the

hazard warning lights will blink once to

indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are

locked.

If the lock button is pressed once more

within 4 seconds, the horn will beep once

with the hazard warning lights blinking

once.

However, if any door (or tailgate) remains

open, the hazard warning lights will not

operate. But if all doors (and tailgate) are

closed after the lock button is pressed,

the hazard warning lights will blink once.

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Unlock (2)

The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock

button is pressed once. The hazard

warning lights will blink twice to indicate

that the driver's door is unlocked.

All doors (and tailgate) 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 (and tailgate) are unlocked.

After pressing this button, the doors (and

tailgate) will be locked automatically

unless you open any door within 30 sec-

onds.

2 stage unlocking may be disabled or re-

enabled by simultaneously pressing the

Lock (1) and Unlock (2) button for 4 sec-

onds (disabling 2 stage unlock allows all

vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously).

The hazard warning lights will blink 4

times to indicate that 2 stage unlock was

enabled

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Alarm (3)

The horn sounds and the hazard warning

lights blink for about 30 seconds if this

button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-

onds. To stop the horn and lights, press

any button on the transmitter.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

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Transmitter precautions

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NOTICE

The transmitter will not work if any of

the following occurs:

• The ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

• You exceed the operating distance

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 station or

an airport which can interfere with

normal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work

properly, open and close the door with

the ignition key. If you have a problem

with the transmitter, contact an author-

ized KIA dealer.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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Battery replacement

A transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery

which will normally last for several years.

When replacement is necessary, use the

following procedure.

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

tly pry open the transmitter center

cover.

2. Replace the battery with a new battery

(CR2032). When replacing the battery,

make sure the battery positive “+” sym-

bol faces up as indicated in the illus-

tration.

3. Install the battery in the reverse order

of removal.

For transmitter replacement, see an

authorized KIA dealer to reprogram the

transmitter.

CAUTION

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 covered by your manufactur-

er’s vehicle warranty.

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CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from

water or any liquid. If the keyless

entry system is inoperative due to

exposure to water or liquids, it will

not be covered by your manufactur-

er’s vehicle warranty.

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CAUTION

• The keyless entry system trans-

mitter is designed to give you

years of trouble-free use, howev-

er it can malfunction if exposed to

moisture or static electricity. If

you are unsure how to use your

transmitter or replace the battery,

contact an authorized KIA dealer.

• Using the wrong battery can

cause the transmitter to malfunc-

tion. Be sure to use the correct

battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmit-

ter, don't drop it, get it wet, or

expose it to heat or sunlight.

WARNING

An inappropriately disposed bat-

tery can be harmful to the environ-

ment and human health.

Dispose the battery according to

your local laws or regulations.

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