Kia Sportage: Smart key / Loss of the smart key

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key / Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle.

If you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.

Panic

1. Press the panic button (4) for more than 1 second. 2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 27 seconds. ✽ NOTICE To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the smart k ...

Smart key precautions

The smart key will not work if any of the following occur: - The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of th ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Jump starting

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Rear parking assist system precautions

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