Get Driving your vehicle -> Engine start/stop button Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Third Generation (2016-2020)

Features of your vehicle

• Opening the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Key operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

• Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

• Opening the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

• Closing the liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

• Smart power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

• Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

• Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

• Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

• Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

• Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

• Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

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Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

• Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

• Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

• Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

• Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

• Disarmed stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

• Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

• Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

• Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Door locks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Panoramic sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

• Sunroof open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

• Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

• Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

• Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

• Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

• Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-21

• Operating door locks from inside the vehicle. . . . . . 4-22

• Impact sensing door unlock system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

• Child-protector rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Liftgate (for manual liftgate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

• Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84

• User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86

• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89

Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

• Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55

• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56

• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57

Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96

• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96

• Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58

• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58

• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68

Rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108

• Operation of the rear parking assist system. . . . . . 4-108

• Non-operational conditions of

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72

• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73

• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73

• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

• Transaxle shift indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77

• Icy Road Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77

rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109

• Rear parking assist system precautions . . . . . . . . . 4-110

• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111

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Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112

Surround view monitoring system (SVM) . . . . . 4-113

LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78

• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

• Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114

• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115

• Turn signals and lane change signals. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116

• Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117

• Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117

• Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118

• AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) . . . . . . . . 4-118

Trip modes (trip computer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79

• Trip Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79

• Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79

• Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81

• Digital speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82

• One time driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82

• Turn by turn mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83

• ASCC/LDWS mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83

• A/V mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83

• Air conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137

• Checking the amount of air conditioner

Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119

• Rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119

• Windshield wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119

• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119

• Front windshield washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121

• Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . 4-122

refrigerant and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . 4-138

Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139

• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-141

• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142

• To cancel or reset the automatic ventilation. . . . . . 4-148

• 3^rdrow air conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148

• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149

• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151

• Checking the amount of air conditioner

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123

• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123

• Room lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123

• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124

• Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125

• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125

• Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125

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refrigerant and compressor lubricant. . . . . . . . . . 4-152

• Air conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152

Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . 4-153

• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153

• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154

• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155

Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126

• Headlight (headlamp) escort function. . . . . . . . . . . 4-126

• Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126

• Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126

Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158

Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127

• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127

Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-159

• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-159

• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-159

• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160

• Luggage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161

Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128

• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129

• 3rd row air conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134

• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135

• Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137

Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162

• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162

• Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163

• Seat warmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163

• Seat cooler (air ventilation seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164

• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165

• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165

• AC inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166

• USB charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-168

• Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-169

• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-169

• Side curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-170

• Luggage net holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-170

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Exterior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172

• Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-172

Audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173

• Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173

• Steering wheel remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174

• AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-175

• How vehicle audio works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-176

• Using the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180

• Using iPod^®device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182

Features of your vehicle

FOLDING KEY

Record your key number

Key operations

CAUTION

The key code num-

Do not fold the key without

pressing the release button.

This may damage the key.

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

place.(not in the vehicle)

WARNING - Aftermarket

key

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 contin-

ue to operate causing damage

to the starter motor and possi-

ble fire due to excessive current

in the wiring.

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• Used to start the engine.

• Used to lock and unlock the doors.

• Used to lock and unlock the glove

box.

• 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.

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Features of your vehicle

Door Lock (1)

Door Unlock (2)

WARNING - Ignition key

(smart key)

1. Press the unlock button(2).

2. The driver's door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink two

times.

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 ignition switch or

press the start button. The key

would enable children to oper-

ate power windows or other

controls, or even make the vehi-

cle move, which could result in

serious bodily injury or death.

3. Press the unlock button(2) twice

within 4 seconds and all doors and

liftgate will unlock. The hazard

warning lights will blink two times.

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NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the

Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to

"User settings" in this chapter.

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1. Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

2. Press the lock button(1).

3. All doors and liftgate will lock. The

hazard warning lights will blink

once.

4. If the lock button is pressed once

more within 4 seconds, the hazard

warning lights will blink and the

beep will sound once.

5. Make sure that doors are locked by

checking the door lock button inside

or pulling the outside door handle.

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Features of your vehicle

Liftgate unlock (3)

Panic (4)

Transmitter precautions

The liftgate is unlocked if the button The horn sounds and hazard warn-

• The transmitter will not work if any

of following occur:

is pressed for more than 1 second.

ing lights flash for about 27 seconds

if this button is pressed for more than

0.5 second. To stop the horn and

lights, press any button on the trans-

mitter.

Also, once the liftgate is opened and

then closed, the liftgate will be locked

automatically.

- The ignition key is in the ignition

switch.

- You exceed the operating dis-

tance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).

• For Power Liftgate Only:

The Power Liftgate will open if the

button is pressed for more than 1

second. Also, once the liftgate is

opened and then closed, the liftgate

will be locked again automatically.

- 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 sub-

station or an airport which can

interfere with normal operation of

the transmitter.

If the power liftgate is switched ‘Off’

using the button in the overhead con-

sole, the liftgate unlock button will

operate to unlock the liftgate as

described above.

For detailed information refer to the

"Power liftgate" in this chapter.

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Features of your vehicle

• When the transmitter does not work

correctly, open and close the door

with the ignition key. If you have a

problem with the transmitter, con-

tact an authorized Kia dealer.

Battery replacement

CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from

water or any liquid as it can

become damaged and not func-

tion properly.

• If the transmitter is in close proxim-

ity to your mobile phone, the signal

could be blocked by your mobile

phones normal operational signals.

This is especially important when

the phone is active such as making

and receiving calls, text messag-

ing, and/or sending/receiving

emails. Avoid placing the transmit-

ter and your mobile phone in the

same pants or jacket pocket and

always try to maintain an adequate

distance between the two devices.

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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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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium

battery which will normally last for

several years. When replacement is

necessary, use the following proce-

dure.

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter

center cover.

2. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing

the battery, make sure the battery

is positioned correctly.

3. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

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Features of your vehicle

For replacement transmitters, see an

authorized Kia dealer for transmitter

reprogramming.

To activate the immobilizer sys-

tem:

Immobilizer system

(if equipped)

Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-

tion. The immobilizer system acti-

vates automatically. Without a valid

ignition key for your vehicle, the

engine will not start.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

electronic engine immobilizer system

to reduce the risk of unauthorized

vehicle use.

• The transmitter 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 your trans-

mitter or replace the battery, contact

an authorized Kia dealer.

Your immobilizer system is com-

prised of a small transponder in the

ignition key and electronic devices

inside the vehicle.

To deactivate the immobilizer

system:

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the transmitter to malfunction. Be

sure to use the correct battery.

With the immobilizer system, when-

ever you insert your ignition key into

the ignition switch and turn it to ON,

the system verifies if the ignition key

is valid.

Insert the ignition key into the key

cylinder and turn it to the ON position.

In order to prevent theft of your vehi-

cle, do not leave spare keys anywhere

in your vehicle.Your Immobilizer pass-

word is a customer unique password

and should be kept confidential. Do

not leave this number anywhere in

your vehicle.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter,

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

to heat or sunlight.

If the key is determined to be valid,

the engine will start.

•

An inappropriately dis-

posed battery can be harm-

ful to the environment and

may cause harm to human

health. Dispose of the bat-

tery according to your local

law(s) or regulation.

If the key is determined to be invalid,

the engine will not start.

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NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use

the key with other immobilizer keys

around. Otherwise the engine may

not start or may stop soon after it

starts. Keep each key separate in

order to avoid a starting malfunction.

CAUTION - Transmitter

damage

Do not drop, wet or expose the

keyless entry system transmit-

ter to heat or sunlight.

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Features of your vehicle

Do not put metal accessories near

the ignition switch.

This device complies with Part 15

of the FCC rules.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

damage

Metal accessories may interrupt the

transponder signal and may prevent

the engine from being started.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

Do not expose your immobilizer

system to moisture, static elec-

tricity and rough handling. This

may damage your immobilizer.

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

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NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose

your keys, contact an authorized

Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

alterations

Do not change, alter or adjust

the immobilizer system because

it could cause the immobilizer

system to malfunction.

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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 approved by

the party responsible for compli-

ance, it will not be covered by your

manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle

SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)

Record your key number

With a smart key, you can lock or

unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start

the engine.

Smart key function

The key code number

is stamped on the bar

code tag attached to

Refer to the following for more details.

the key set. Should

you lose your keys,

WARNING - Ignition key

(smart key)

this number will enable an author-

ized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys

easily. Remove the bar code tag and

store it in a safe place. Also, record

the code number and keep it in a

safe and handy place, but not in the

vehicle.

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 ignition switch or

press the start button. The key

would enable children to oper-

ate power windows or other

controls, or even make the vehi-

cle move, which could result in

serious bodily injury or death.

OUM045428MX

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.

4 11

Features of your vehicle

Using the door handle button

Using the button on the smart key

Door Lock

- Carry the smart key.

- Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

- Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

- Press the lock button(1).

- Press the button of the outside door - The hazard warning lights will blink

handle. and the chime will sound once.

- The hazard warning lights will blink - Make sure that doors are locked by

and the chime will sound once.

pulling the outside door handle.

- Make sure that doors are locked by

pulling the outside door handle.

OYDDCO2004

✽

NOTICE

•

The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 28~40in.

(0.7~1m) from the outside door

handle.

•

Even though you press the outside

door handle button, the doors will

not lock and the chime will sound

for 3 seconds if any of following

occur:

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- The smart key is in the vehicle.

- The engine start/stop button is

in ACC or ON position.

- Any door except the liftgate is

open.

4 12

Features of your vehicle

Using the button on the smart key

Unlocking

Liftgate unlocking

Using the liftgate handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

1. Press the unlock button(2) of the

smart key.

Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

2. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and

the chime will sound two times.

2. Press the liftgate handle button.

2. Press the button of the driver's

outside door handle.

3. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two

times.

3. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and

the chime will sound two times.

3. Press the unlock button(2) twice

within 4 seconds and all doors and

the liftgate will unlock. The hazard

warning lights will blink and the

chime will sound two times.

Once the liftgate is opened and

then closed, the liftgate will lock

automatically.

4. Press the button twice within 4

seconds and all doors and the lift-

gate will unlock and the hazard

warning lights will blink and the

chime will sound two times.

✽

NOTICE

✽ NOTICE

The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 28~40in.

(0.7~1m) from the liftgate handle.

After pressing the button, the doors

will lock automatically unless any

door is opened within 30 seconds.

✽

NOTICE

•

The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 28~40in.

(0.7~1m) from the outside door

handle.

When the smart key is recognized in

the area of 28~40in. (0.7~1m) from

the front outside door handle, other

people can also open the doors.

After unlocking the driver’s door

or all doors, the door(s) will lock

automatically unless the door is

opened.

✽

NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the

Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to

"User settings" in this chapter.

4 13

Features of your vehicle

Using the button on the smart key

Panic

Start-up

1. Press the liftgate unlock button (3)

for more than 1 second.

1. Press the panic button (4) for more You can start the engine without

than 1 second.

inserting the key. For detailed infor-

mation refer to the “Engine start/stop

button” in chapter 5.

2. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two

times.

2. The horn sounds and hazard

warning light flash for about 27

seconds.

• For Power Liftgate Only:

The Power Liftgate will open if the

button is pressed for more than 1

second. Also, once the liftgate is

opened and then closed, the liftgate

will be locked again automatically.

✽

NOTICE

To stop the horn and lights, press

any button on the smart key.

For detailed information refer to the

"Power liftgate" in this chapter.

4 14

Features of your vehicle

• If the smart key is in close proximity

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 messag-

ing, and/or sending/receiving

emails. Avoid placing the smart key

and your cell phone or smart phone

in the same pants or jacket pocket

and maintain adequate distance

between the two devices.

Loss of the smart key

Smart key precautions

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be • The smart key will not work if any

registered to a single vehicle.

of the following occur:

If you happen to lose your smart key,

you will not be able to start the

engine. You should immediately take

the vehicle and remaining key to your

authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi-

cle, if necessary) to protect it from

potential theft.

- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio sta-

tion or an airport which can inter-

fere with normal operation of the

smart key.

- The smart key is near a mobile

two way radio system or a cellu-

lar phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is

being operated close to your

vehicle.

CAUTION - Transmitter

• When the smart key does not work

correctly, open and close the door

with the mechanical key and contact

an authorized Kia dealer.

Keep the transmitter away from

water or any liquid as it can

become damaged and not func-

tion properly.

✽

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.

4 15

Features of your vehicle

4. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

Battery replacement

Smart key immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an

electronic engine immobilizer system

to reduce the risk of unauthorized

vehicle use.

• 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.

Your immobilizer system is com-

prised of a small transponder in the

smart key and electronic devices

inside the vehicle.

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the smart key to malfunction. Be

sure to use the correct battery.

With the immobilizer system, when-

ever you turn the engine start/stop

button to the ON position by pressing

the button while carrying the smart

key, it verifies if the smart key is valid

or not.

• To avoid damaging the smart key,

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

to heat or sunlight.

OUM045427MX

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.

•

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 regulation.

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.

1. Remove the mechanical key.

2. Pry open the rear cover.

CAUTION - Smart key

damage

3. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing

the battery, make sure the battery

is in the correct position.

Do not drop, get wet or expose

the smart key to heat or sun-

light, or it will be damaged.

4 16

Features of your vehicle

To deactivate the immobilizer

system:

This device complies with Part 15

of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

Turn the engine start/stop button to

the ON position by pressing the but-

ton while carrying the smart key.

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

In order to prevent theft of your vehi-

cle, do not leave spare keys any-

where in your vehicle.

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to

the OFF position. The immobilizer

system activates automatically.

Without a valid smart key for your

vehicle, the engine will not start.

✽

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

✽

NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use

the key with other immobilizer keys

around. Otherwise the engine may

not start or may stop soon after it

starts. Keep each key separate in

order to avoid a starting malfunction.

or

modifications

not

expressly

approved by the party responsible

for compliance, it will not be cov-

ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle

warranty.

✽

NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose

your keys, contact an authorized

Kia dealer.

4 17

Features of your vehicle

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM

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.

Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine.

Arm the system as described below.

Armed

stage

1. Remove the ignition key from the

ignition switch and exit the vehicle.

2. Make sure that all doors (and lift-

gate) and engine hood are closed

and latched.

Theft-alarm

stage

Disarmed

stage

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.

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.

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.

✽

NOTICE

The theft-alarm system can be deac-

tivated by an authorized Kia dealer.

If you want this feature, consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

4 18

Features of your vehicle

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

Theft-alarm stage

Disarmed stage

The alarm will be activated if any of The system will be disarmed when

the following occurs while the system

is armed.

• The doors (and liftgate) are

unlocked with the transmitter (or

smart key) or the ignition key.

• A front or rear door is opened with-

out using the ignition key or trans-

mitter (or smart key).

After depressing the unlock button,

the hazard warning lights will blink

30 seconds after the system • The liftgate is opened without using and the chime will sound twice (in

enters the armed stage, the sys-

tem is disarmed to prevent an

unnecessary alarm.

the transmitter (or smart key).

smart key) to indicate that the sys-

tem is disarmed.

• The engine hood is opened.

After depressing the unlock button, if

any door (or liftgate) is not opened

within 30 seconds, the system will be

rearmed.

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).

4 19

Features of your vehicle

✽

NOTICE

CAUTION - Adjusting

alarm system

•

Avoid trying to start the engine

while the alarm is activated. The

vehicle starting motor is disabled

during the theft-alarm stage.

- If the system is not disarmed with

the 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

start/stop button directly.

Do not change, alter or adjust

the theft-alarm system because

it could cause the theft-alarm

system to malfunction and

should only be serviced by an

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.

contact

the

engine

•

If you lose your keys, consult your

authorized Kia dealer.

4 20

Features of your vehicle

DOOR LOCKS

• Doors can also be locked and

unlocked with the transmitter.

Operating door locks from

outside the vehicle

WARNING

• Securely close your door

before you begin driving.

Failure to fully close your door

may cause it to open during

vehicle operation.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door

handle.

■ Type A

■ Type B

• When closing the door, push the

door by hand. Make sure the doors

are closed securely.

Lock

Unlock

• Keep your body out of the way

of the closing door to prevent

injuries.

Lock

✽

NOTICE

•

In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not

work properly due to freezing con-

ditions.

WARNING

OUM044002

If people must spend a longer

time in the vehicle while it is

very hot or cold outside, there

is risk of injuries or danger to

life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are peo-

ple in it.

•

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.

• Turn the key counterclockwise to

lock and clockwise to unlock.

• If you lock the driver’s door with a

key, all vehicle doors will lock auto-

matically.

• From the driver’s door, turn the key

to the right once to unlock the door

and once more within 4 seconds to

unlock all doors.

CAUTION

Do not open and close the door

repeatedly if unnecessary or with

excessive force. Such action can

damage the vehicle door.

4 21

Features of your vehicle

• If the inner door handle of the driver’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)

Operating door locks from

inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• Front doors cannot be locked if the

ignition key is in the ignition switch

and any front door is opened.

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:

OUM044003

• To lock a door without the key, push

the inside door lock button (1) or cen-

tral door lock switch (2) to the “Lock”

position when the ignition switch is

OFF position and close the door (3).

• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic and

manual) while simultaneously

pulling on the door handle.

OUM044004

• To unlock a door, push the door

lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-

tion.The red mark (2) on the button

will be visible.

• Operate the other door locks and

handles, front and rear.

• If you lock the door with the central

door lock switch (2), all vehicle

doors will lock automatically.

• Lower a front window and use the

key to unlock the door from outside.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the “Lock” position. If

the door is locked properly, the red

mark (2) on the door lock button

will not be visible.

• Move to the cargo area and open

the liftgate.

✽

NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key,

engage the parking brake, close all

windows and lock all doors when

leaving your vehicle unattended.

• To open a door, pull the door handle

(3) outward.

WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle

of driver’s(or passenger’s) door

while the vehicle is moving.

4 22

Features of your vehicle

With central door lock switch

• When pressing the rear portion (2)

of the switch, all vehicle doors will

unlock.

WARNING - Unattended

children/animals

Driver’s door

• If the key is in the ignition switch

and any front door is opened, the

doors will not lock even though the

front portion (1) of the central door

lock switch is pressed.

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.

OUM044005

Passenger’s door

WARNING

Leaving your vehicle unlocked

can invite theft or possible harm

to you or others from someone

hiding in your vehicle while you

are gone. Always remove the

ignition key, engage the parking

brake, close all windows and

lock all doors when leaving

your vehicle unattended.

• 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.

OUM034082L

Operate by pressing the central door

lock switch.

• When pressing the front portion (1)

of the switch, all vehicle doors will

lock.

4 23

Features of your vehicle

3. Close the rear door.

Impact sensing door unlock

system

Child-protector rear door lock

To open the rear door, pull the out-

side door handle.

In the event of air bag deployment

resulting from a vehicle impact, all

doors will automatically unlock.

Even though the doors may be

unlocked, the rear door will not open

by pulling the inner door handle until

the rear door child safety lock is

unlocked.

✽

NOTICE

You

lock/unlock features in “UserSettings”

For more information, refer to

“User Settings” in this chapter.

can

select

some

auto

door

WARNING - Rear door

locks

Use the rear door safety locks

whenever children are in the

vehicle. If a child accidently

opens the rear doors while the

vehicle is moving, they may fall

out.

OUM044006

The child safety lock is provided to

help prevent children from acciden-

tally opening the rear doors from

inside the vehicle. The rear door

safety locks should be used whenev-

er children are in the vehicle.

1. Open the rear door.

2. Turn the child safety lock (1) locat-

ed on the rear edge of the door to

the lock ( ) position. When the

child safety lock is in the lock posi-

tion, the rear door will not open

even when the inner door handle

is pulled.

4 24

Features of your vehicle

LIFTGATE (for manual liftgate)

Opening the liftgate

The liftgate swings upward. Make

sure no objects or people are near

the rear of the vehicle when opening

the liftgate.

Closing the liftgate

✽

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not work

properly due to freezing conditions.

CAUTION - Liftgate lift

Make certain that you close the

liftgate before driving your vehi-

cle. Possible damage may occur

to the liftgate lift cylinders and

attached hardware if the liftgate

is not closed prior to driving.

OUMA044007

OUMA045008MX

• The liftgate is locked or unlocked

when all doors are locked or

unlocked with the key, transmitter

(or smart key) or central door lock

switch.

To close the liftgate, lower and push

down the liftgate firmly. Make sure

that the liftgate is securely latched.

Make sure your hands, feet and other

parts of your body are safely out of

the way before closing the liftgate.

• If unlocked, the liftgate can be

opened by pressing the handle

switch and then pulling the handle

up.

• Only the liftgate is unlocked if the

liftgate unlock button on the smart

key is pressed (if equipped). Once

the liftgate is opened and then

closed, the liftgate is locked auto-

matically.

4 25

Features of your vehicle

Emergency liftgate safety

release

WARNING - Exhaust

fumes

WARNING

• No one should be allowed to

occupy the cargo area of the

vehicle at any time. The cargo

area is a very dangerous loca-

tion in the event of a crash.

Driving with the liftgate open is

not

advisable.

Dangerous

exhaust fumes can enter the

passenger compartment. If you

must drive with the liftgate

opened, keep the air vents and

all windows open so that addi-

tional outside air can enter.

• Use the release lever for

emergencies only. Use with

extreme caution, especially

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING - Rear cargo

area

OUMA044009

Your vehicle is equipped with an

emergency liftgate safety release

lever located on the bottom of the lift-

gate. When someone is inadvertent-

ly locked in the cargo area, the lift-

gate can be opened by pushing the

release lever and pushing open the

liftgate.

Occupants should never ride in

the rear cargo area where no

restraints

are

available.

Occupants should always be

properly restrained.

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Features of your vehicle

POWER LIFTGATE

(1) Power liftgate open / close button

(2) Power liftgate handle switch

(3) Power liftgate close button

✽

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power lift-

gate may not work properly due to

freezing conditions.

✽

NOTICE

If IGN is ON, the power liftgate

operates when :

Automatic shift lever is in P(Park).

Manual shift lever is in N (Neutral).

✽

NOTICE

Do not attach heavy objects to the

power liftgate when you operate the

power liftgate. Additional weight on

liftgate could cause damage to the

system.

•

OUMA044010

OUMA044011

OUM044012L

WARNING - Unattended

children/pets

Never leave children or animals

unattended in your vehicle.

Children or animals might oper-

ate the power liftgate in such a

way that could result in injury to

themselves or others or dam-

age to the vehicle.

4 27

Features of your vehicle

Opening the liftgate

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not close or open the power

liftgate manually during auto-

matic operation.This may cause

damage to the power liftgate or

to the vehicle.

If it is necessary to close or

open the power liftgate manual-

ly when the battery is dis-

charged or disconnected, make

sure the liftgate is not in opera-

tion. Switch the power liftgate to

the off position. Do not apply

excessive force.

OUMA044014

OUM044300L

Make sure that there are no peo-

ple or objects in the path of the

power liftgate (or smart power

liftgate) prior to use. Serious

injury, damage to the vehicle or

damage to surrounding objects

may result if contact with the

power liftgate (or smart power

liftgate) occurs.

The power liftgate will open automat-

ically by doing one of the following:

• Press and hold the liftgate unlock

button on the transmitter or smart

key until power liftgate operates.

• While power liftgate operating, you

can stop it if you shortly press the

unlock button on the transmitter or

smart key.

4 28

Features of your vehicle

Closing the liftgate

OUMA044011

OUMA044010

• Press the power liftgate open/close • Press the liftgate handle switch

button for approximately one sec-

ond.

carrying the smart key with you.

• For emergency stop while power

liftgate operating, press the power

liftgate open/close button shortly.

OUM044300L

• Press the power liftgate close but-

ton for approximately one second

when the liftgate is opened.

The liftgate will close and lock

automatically.

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Features of your vehicle

• For emergency stop while power

liftgate operating, press the power

liftgate open/close button shortly.

✽

NOTICE

The chime will sound continuously if

you drive over 2mph (3km/h) with the

liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a

safe place as soon as possible to check

if your liftgate is opened.

•

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.

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.

CAUTION

•

Do not operate the power lift-

gate more than 5 times continu-

ously.

It may damage the power liftgate

system. If you operate the power

liftgate more than 5 times con-

tinuously, the chime will sound 3

times and the power liftgate will

not operate. At this time, stop

operating the liftgate and leave it

for more than 1 minute.

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. The power liftgate will not open

automatically, when the automatic

shift lever is not in P(Park) position or

the manual shift lever is not in

N(Neutral) position.

(Continued)

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Features of your vehicle

(Continued)

Automatic reversal

However, if the resistance is weak

such as from an object that is thin or

soft, or the liftgate is near the latched

position, the automatic stop and

reversal may not detect the resist-

ance.

•

In cold and wet climates, the

power liftgate may not work prop-

erly due to freezing conditions.

It is recommended to wait until

the power liftgate is fully closed

before starting the vehicle. The

power liftgate may not close fully

if the vehicle is started during

automatic closing.

•

If the automatic reversal feature

operates continuously more than

twice during opening or closing oper-

ation, the power liftgate may stop at

that position. At this time, close the

liftgate manually and operate the lift-

gate automatically again.

CAUTION

Never operate the power lift

gate with any heavy objects

attached (e.g. bicycles) as it

could become damaged.

OUMA044013

During power opening and closing if

the power liftgate is blocked by an

object or part of the body, the power

liftgate will detect the resistance.

WARNING

Never place any object or part

of your body in the path of the

power liftgate as it is operating.

Doing so could result in person-

al injury.

• If the resistance is detected while

opening the liftgate, it will stop and

move in the opposite direction.

• If the resistance is detected while

closing the liftgate, it will stop and

move in the opposite direction.

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Features of your vehicle

How to reset the power liftgate

Power liftgate opening height

user setting (if equipped)

✽

NOTICE

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:

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) or the manual shift

lever is in N (Neutral).

1. Put the automatic shift lever in P

(Park) or the manual shift lever in

N (Neutral).

2. While pressing the liftgate close

button, press the liftgate handle

switch for more than 3 seconds.

(the chime will sound)

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3. Close the liftgate manually.

The driver may set the height of a

fully opened liftgate by following the

below instruction.

If the power liftgate does not work

properly after the above procedure,

have the system checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

1. Position the liftgate manually to

the height you prefer.

2. Press the liftgate close button for

more than 3 seconds.

3.You will hear the system beep twice

indicating height has been set up.

The liftgate will open to the height

the driver has set up.

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Features of your vehicle

How to use the Smart Power

Liftgate

1. Setting

Smart Power Liftgate

(if equipped)

To activate the Smart Power Liftgate,

go to User Settings Mode and select

Smart Power Liftgate on the LCD

display.

The liftgate can be opened with no-

touch activation satisfying all the

conditions below.

• After 15 seconds when all doors

are closed and locked

For more information, refer to the

"LCD Display" section in this

chapter.

• Positioned in the detecting area for

more than 3 seconds.

✽

NOTICE

•

The Smart Power Liftgate does

not operate when:

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- The smart key is detected within

15 seconds after the doors are

closed and locked, and is contin-

uously detected.

On a vehicle equipped with a smart

key, the liftgate can be opened using

the Smart Power Liftgate system.

- The smart key is detected within

15 seconds after the doors are

closed and locked, and within 60

inches (1.5 m) from the front

door

handles.

(for

vehicles

equipped with Welcome Light)

- A door is not locked or closed.

- The smart key is in the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

✽

NOTICE

Do not approach the detecting area

if you do not want the liftgate to

open. If you have unintentionally

entered the detecting area and the

hazard warning lights and chime

starts to operate, leave the detecting

area with the smart key. The liftgate

will stay closed.

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2. Detect and Alert

3. Automatic opening

If you are positioned in the detecting

area (20~40 inches (50 ~100 cm)

behind the vehicle) carrying a smart

key, the hazard warning lights will

blink and chime will sound for about

3 seconds to alert you the smart key

has been detected and the liftgate

will open.

The hazard warning lights will blink

and chime will sound 2 times and

then the liftgate will open.

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Features of your vehicle

Make sure you close the liftgate

before driving your vehicle.

How to deactivate the Smart

Power Liftgate function using the

smart key

CAUTION - Liftgate lift

Make certain that you close the

liftgate before driving your vehi-

cle. Possible damage may occur

to the liftgate lift cylinders and

attached hardware if the liftgate

is not closed prior to driving.

Make sure there are no people or

objects around the liftgate before

opening or closing the liftgate. Make

sure objects in the liftgate do not

come out when opening the liftgate

on a slope. It may cause serious

injury. Make sure to deactivate the

Smart Power Liftgate when washing

your vehicle. Otherwise, the liftgate

may open inadvertently. The key

should be kept out of reach of chil-

dren. Children may inadvertently

open the Smart Power Liftgate while

playing around the rear area of the

vehicle.

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1. Door lock

2. Door unlock

3. Liftgate open

4. Panic

If you press any button of the smart

key during the Detect and Alert

stage, the Smart Power Liftgate func-

tion will be deactivated.

Make sure to be aware of how to

deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate

function for emergency situations.

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Features of your vehicle

Detecting area

✽

NOTICE

•

If you press the door unlock but-

ton (2), the Smart Power Liftgate

function will be deactivated tem-

porarily. But, if you do not open

any door for 30 seconds, the smart

power liftgate function will be

activated again.

If you press the liftgate open but-

ton (3) for more than 1 second, the

liftgate opens.

If you press the door lock button

(1) or liftgate open button (3) when

the Smart Power Liftgate function

is not in the Detect and Alert stage,

the smart power liftgate function

will not be deactivated.

In case you have deactivated the

Smart Power Liftgate function by

pressing the smart key button and

•

The Smart Power Liftgate function

will not work if any of the following

occurs:

- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio sta-

tion or an airport which can

interfere with normal operation

of the transmitter.

- The smart key is near a mobile

two way radio system or a cellu-

lar phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is

being operated close to your

vehicle.

•

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• The Smart Power Liftgate operates

with a welcome alert if the smart

key is detected within 20~40 inch-

es (50~100 cm) from the liftgate.

•

The detecting range may decrease

or increase when :

- One side of the tire is raised to

•

replace

vehicle.

a

tire or to inspect the

• The alert stops once the smart key

is positioned outside the detecting

area during the Detect and Alert

stage.

opened

a

door, the smart power

- The vehicle is parked on a slope

or unpaved road, etc.

liftgate function can be activated

again by closing and locking all

doors.

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