Kia Sportage: Smart key function / Door Lock


Using the door handle button
- Carry the smart key.
- Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate.
- Press the button of the outside door handle.
- The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
- Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
✽ NOTICE
- The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 in.
(0.7 ~ 1 m) 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:
- 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.
Using the button on the smart key
- Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate.
- Press the lock button(1).
- The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
- Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
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 ...
Using the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the button of the driver's outside door handle.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and the
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Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
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