Kia Sportage: Smart key / Smart key function
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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 is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
WARNING - Ignition key (smart key)
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a manual ignition key or a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch or press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.
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 b ...
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 c ...
Other information:
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Tilting the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed Push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunshade will slide halfway open then the sunroof glass will tilt. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever momentarily. When the sunshade is opened Push the sunroof control lever upward, ...
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp, push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position. The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on. To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull the lever to you when the high beam is on. The lever w ...
