Kia Sportage: Door Locks Outside the Vehicle

Locking and Unlocking with the Smart Key

Figure 1. Button Type

Figure 2. Touch Sensor Type (If Equipped)

1. Door unlock sensor

2. Door lock sensor

Operation

• Button type

  1. Press the button on the front door handle.

  2. The hazard warning lights flash and the chime sounds to confirm the command.

  • Unlocking: the lights flash and the chime sounds twice.

  • Locking: the lights flash and the chime sounds once.

• Touch sensor type

  1. Touch the sensor on the door handle for approximately one second.

  • To unlock: touch the inner part of the door handle (1).

  • To lock: touch the engraved section of the door handle (2).

Operating Conditions

• All doors are closed.

• The smart key is detected within approximately 0.7–1 m (28–40 inches) of the handle.

When the System May Not Operate

• The smart key is inside the vehicle.

• The vehicle is in the ACC or ON position.

• A door other than the tailgate is open.

TIP

When the doors lock, the chime sounds for approximately three seconds.

CAUTION

Before leaving the Kia Sportage with the smart key, close all doors, the bonnet and the tailgate, then confirm that the doors have locked. Press the button on the front door handle to lock them; if you do not press the button, the doors remain unlocked.

NOTE

• After the doors are unlocked, they lock again automatically if you do not open a door within 30 seconds.

• You can check whether the door is locked by pulling the driver-side exterior door handle.

• Make sure each door is closed securely.

• If you lock or unlock the doors repeatedly in quick succession using the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may pause temporarily to protect its circuit and components.

• Before leaving the vehicle unattended, place the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the OFF position, apply the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors.

• If the Welcome Mirror/Light function is enabled, the outside rearview mirrors unfold automatically when the doors are unlocked.

Operating Range

• The smart key must be detected within approximately 0.7–1 m (28–40 inches) of the door handle.

Locking and Unlocking with the Mechanical Key

Tab Cover

Operation

1. Pull the driver-side door handle and hold it in the open position.

2. Insert the mechanical key into the tab (1).

3. Lift off the cover (2).

4. Turn the key to lock or unlock the door:

   • Locking: turn left.

   • Unlocking: turn right.

WARNING

• Close each door securely. A door that is not fully closed may open again.

• When closing a door, make sure nobody’s hands or body are in its path.

• Leaving people inside the Kia Sportage for an extended period in very hot or cold weather may put their health or lives at risk. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside while people are inside.

CAUTION

Do not repeatedly open and close a door or use excessive force while the door closer is operating. This may damage the door or its closing mechanism.

NOTE

• The mechanical key locks or unlocks only the driver’s door.

• To lock all doors, use the central door lock switch inside the vehicle. Open the driver’s door using the inner handle, close it, and then lock the driver’s door with the mechanical key.

• For instructions on locking the doors from inside the vehicle, see Door Locks Inside the Vehicle.

• Take care not to lose or scratch the cover when removing it.

• If the key cover is frozen and will not open, tap it gently or warm it indirectly with your hand. Do not apply direct heat.

• Do not use excessive force on the door or door handle, as this may cause damage.

• If you lock or unlock the doors repeatedly in quick succession using the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may pause temporarily to protect its circuit and components.

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Door Locks Inside the Vehicle

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