Kia Sportage: Using the Smart Key (If Equipped)

Remote start button Lock button Unlock button Tailgate unlock and tailgate open/close button

Operation

• Press the button for the function you want to use.

When the Smart Key May Not Operate

• The smart key is near a radio transmitter, such as one at a radio station or airport, that may interfere with its signal.

• The smart key is close to a mobile two-way radio system or a mobile phone.

• Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated near your Kia Sportage.

TIP

• After you press the lock or unlock button (2 or 3), the hazard warning lights flash once and the chime sounds once to confirm that the doors are locked.

• After you press the unlock button (3), the doors lock automatically again if you do not open a door within 30 seconds.

• Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, press and hold the tailgate unlock/open button (4) to unlock or open the tailgate. After the tailgate has been opened and closed, it locks automatically.

• If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is open, the hazard warning lights do not flash.

NOTE

• If you lose the smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. If necessary, have the Kia Sportage towed and contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends using an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

• A maximum of two smart keys can be registered to one vehicle. If a smart key is lost, Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

• If the smart key does not operate correctly, use the mechanical key to unlock or lock the door. If the problem continues, Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

• If the smart key has not been moved for some time, its detection function may pause. Lift or move the key to reactivate detection.

Starting the Vehicle Remotely (If Equipped)

Operation

1. Stand within 10 m (32 ft.) of the vehicle and press the lock button (2) to lock the doors.

2. Within four seconds of locking the doors, press and hold the remote start button (1) for more than two seconds.

3. To switch off the vehicle, press the remote start button (1) again.

TIP

If you do not take any further action to operate or drive the vehicle, it switches off 10 minutes after being started remotely.

Mechanical Key

Mechanical key protective cover Mechanical key

Operation

Pull the protective cover (1) away from the mechanical key (2) to expose the key.

Using the Remote Key (If Equipped)

Lock button Unlock button Tailgate unlock button and tailgate open/close function Mechani...

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