Kia Sportage: Smart key / Record your key number

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key / Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key

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Smart key function

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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures

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