Kia Sportage: Smart key function / Panic

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key / Smart key function / 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 key.

Start-up

You can start the engine without inserting the key. For detailed information refer to the “Engine start/stop button” in chapter 6.

Liftgate unlocking

Using the liftgate handle button 1. Carry the smart key. 2. Press the liftgate handle button. 3. When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the liftgate is ope ...

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 remainin ...

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