SMART KEY WITH REMOTE START*

Press to lock All Doors. Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn 

Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors 

Press and hold to open Trunk automatically 

Press and hold for more than 1 second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm, press any button

Mechanical Key:

Remote Start: First, lock the doors by pressing the door lock button within 32 feet from the vehicle. Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button , press and hold the Remote Start button for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle. Press again to turn off. If driver does not enter vehicle within three minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off

Mechanical Key

Use to unlock/lock Driver’s Door:

  1. Pull out door handle
  2. Press the lever located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver 
  3. Pull off the cover while pressing the lever
  4. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock the door and toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door 
  5. Return keyhole cover to its original position

Quick Tips:

  • If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start/Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine. If needed, contact your local Kia dealership for repair 
  • The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately

Reminders:

When reinserting the mechanical key, ensure it is pushed all the way in until you hear a click.

*See LEGAL page for legal information

Certain features are available on select Kia models.

Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual.

Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command.