SMART KEY WITH REMOTE START*

Press to lock All Doors (all doors must be closed to lock)

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

Remote Start: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button within 32 feet distance from the vehicle. Within 4 seconds of pressing the door lock button press and hold the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds to start the vehicle. To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again. If the driver does not enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off

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

Press to release Mechanical Key

Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button

  1. Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
  2. Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all Doors
  3. Press again to lock all Doors

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 
  • The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately 
  • When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Mechanical Key

Mechanical Key 

: Use to unlock/lock driver’s door:

  1. Pull out door handle. 
  2. Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown 
  3. Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to unlock Driver’s Door
  4. Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to lock Driver’s Door
  5. Return keyhole cover to its original position

The Mechanical Key can also use used to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock.

*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.

Using Guide iconUsing Guide
PDF iconDownload PDF