Features of your vehicle -> Folding key for Your Kia Sportage SUV 2020

Features of your vehicle  
FOLDING KEY  
Record your key number  
Key operations  
CAUTION  
Do not fold the key without  
pressing the release button.  
This may damage the key.  
The key code num-  
ber is stamped on  
the key 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 key code tag and store it in a safe  
place. Also, record the key code  
number and keep it in a safe place,  
but not in the vehicle.  
WARNING - Aftermarket  
key  
Use only Kia original parts for  
the ignition key in your vehicle.  
If an aftermarket key is used,  
the ignition switch may not  
return to ON after START. If this  
happens, the starter will contin-  
ue to operate causing damage  
to the starter motor and possi-  
ble fire due to excessive current  
in the wiring.  
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• Used to start the engine.  
• Used to lock and unlock the doors.  
To unfold the key, press the release  
button then the key will unfold auto-  
matically. To fold the key, fold the  
key manually while pressing the  
release button.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Door Lock (1)  
Door Unlock (2)  
1. Press the unlock button(2).  
WARNING - Ignition key  
Never leave the keys in your  
vehicle with unsupervised chil-  
dren. Leaving children unat-  
tended in a vehicle with a man-  
ual 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 oper-  
ate power windows or other  
controls, or even make the vehi-  
cle move, which could result in  
serious bodily injury or death.  
2. The driver's door will unlock. The  
hazard warning lights will blink two  
times.  
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice  
within 4 seconds and all doors and  
liftgate will unlock. The hazard  
warning lights will blink two times.  
NOTICE  
You can activate or deactivate the  
Two Turn Unlock function.  
Refer to "User settings" in this  
chapter.  
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1. Close all doors, engine hood and  
liftgate.  
2. Press the lock button(1).  
3. All doors and liftgate will lock. The  
hazard warning lights will blink  
once.  
4. If the lock button is pressed once  
more within 4 seconds, the hazard  
warning lights will blink.  
5. Make sure that doors are locked by  
checking the door lock button inside  
or pulling the outside door handle.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Liftgate unlock (3)  
Panic (4)  
Transmitter precautions  
The liftgate is unlocked if the button The horn sounds and hazard warn-  
• The transmitter will not work if any  
of following occur:  
- The ignition key is in the ignition  
switch.  
- You exceed the operating dis-  
tance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).  
is pressed for more than 1 second.  
ing lights flash for about 27 seconds  
if this button is pressed for more than  
0.5 second. To stop the horn and  
lights, press any button on the trans-  
mitter.  
Also, once the liftgate is opened and  
then closed, the liftgate will be locked  
automatically.  
• For Power Liftgate Only:  
The Power Liftgate will open if the  
button is pressed for more than 1  
second. Also, once the liftgate is  
opened and then closed, the liftgate  
will be locked again automatically.  
- The battery in the transmitter is  
weak.  
- Other vehicles or objects may be  
blocking the signal.  
- The weather is extremely cold.  
For detailed information refer to the  
"Power liftgate" in this chapter.  
- The transmitter is close to a radio  
transmitter such as a radio sub-  
station or an airport which can  
interfere with normal operation of  
the transmitter.  
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Features of your vehicle  
• When the transmitter does not work  
correctly, open and close the door  
with the ignition key. If you have a  
problem with the transmitter, con-  
tact an authorized Kia dealer.  
Battery replacement  
CAUTION - Transmitter  
Keep the transmitter away from  
water or any liquid as it can  
become damaged and not func-  
tion properly.  
• If the transmitter is in close proxim-  
ity to your mobile phone, the signal  
could be blocked by your mobile  
phones normal operational signals.  
This is especially important when  
the phone is active such as making  
and receiving calls, text messag-  
ing, and/or sending/receiving  
emails. Avoid placing the transmit-  
ter and your mobile phone in the  
same pants or jacket pocket and  
always try to maintain an adequate  
distance between the two devices.  
NOTICE  
If the keyless entry system is inoper-  
ative due to exposure to water or liq-  
uids, it will not be covered by your  
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.  
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The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium  
battery which will normally last for  
several years. When replacement is  
necessary, use the following proce-  
dure.  
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and  
gently pry open the transmitter  
center cover.  
2. Replace the battery with a new  
battery (CR2032). When replacing  
the battery, make sure the battery  
is positioned correctly.  
3. Install the battery in the reverse  
order of removal.  
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Features of your vehicle  
For replacement transmitters, see an  
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter  
reprogramming.  
• The transmitter is designed to give  
you years of trouble-free use, how-  
ever it can malfunction if exposed to  
moisture or static electricity. If you  
are unsure how to use your trans-  
mitter or replace the battery, contact  
an authorized Kia dealer.  
• Using the wrong battery can cause  
the transmitter to malfunction. Be  
sure to use the correct battery.  
To avoid damaging the transmitter,  
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it  
to heat or sunlight.  
Immobilizer system  
CAUTION - Transmitter  
damage  
Do not drop, wet or expose the  
keyless entry system transmit-  
ter to heat or sunlight.  
Your vehicle is equipped with an  
electronic engine immobilizer system  
to reduce the risk of unauthorized  
vehicle use.  
Your immobilizer system is com-  
prised of a small transponder in the  
ignition key and electronic devices  
inside the vehicle.  
With the immobilizer system, when-  
ever you insert your ignition key into  
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,  
verifies if the ignition key is valid.  
If the key is determined to be valid,  
the engine will start.  
IC WARNING  
This device complies with  
Industry  
Canada  
licence-  
exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the fol-  
lowing two conditions: (1) this  
device may not cause interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the  
device.  
If the key is determined to be invalid,  
the engine will not start.  
An inappropriately dis-  
posed battery can be  
harmful to the environment  
and may cause harm to  
human health. Dispose the  
battery according to your  
local law(s) or regulation.  
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Features of your vehicle  
To activate the immobilizer sys-  
tem:  
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-  
tion. The immobilizer system acti-  
vates automatically. Without a valid  
ignition key for your vehicle, the  
engine will not start.  
Do not put metal accessories near  
the ignition switch.  
Metal accessories may interrupt the  
transponder signal and may prevent  
the engine from being started.  
CAUTION - Immobilizer  
damage  
Do not expose your immobilizer  
system to moisture, static elec-  
tricity or rough handling. This  
may damage your immobilizer.  
NOTICE  
If you need additional keys or lose  
your keys, contact an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
To deactivate the immobilizer  
system:  
Insert the ignition key into the key  
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.  
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-  
cle, do not leave spare keys anywhere  
in your vehicle.Your Immobilizer pass-  
word is a customer unique password  
and should be kept confidential. Do  
not leave this number anywhere in  
your vehicle.  
CAUTION - Immobilizer  
alterations  
Do not change, alter or adjust  
the immobilizer system because  
it could cause the immobilizer  
system to malfunction.  
NOTICE  
When starting the engine, do not use  
the key with other immobilizer keys  
around. Otherwise the engine may  
not start or may stop soon after it  
starts. Keep each key separate in  
order to avoid a starting malfunction.  
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Features of your vehicle  
This device complies with  
Industry Canada licence-exempt  
RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause inter-  
ference, and  
(2) This device must accept any  
interference, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
3. To enter the first digit (in this exam-  
ple “2”), turn the ignition switch to  
the ON and ACC position twice.  
Perform the same procedure for  
the next digits between 3 seconds  
and 10 seconds (for example, for  
“3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC  
3 times).  
4. If all of the digits have been input  
successfully, you have to start the  
engine within 30 seconds. If you  
attempt to start the engine after 30  
seconds, the engine will not start  
and you will have to input your  
password again.  
Limp home (override) procedure  
When you turn the ignition switch to  
the ON position, if the immobilizer  
indicator (  
) goes off after blink-  
ing times, your transponder  
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equipped in the ignition key is out of  
order. You cannot start the engine  
without the limp home procedure. To  
start the engine, you have to input  
your password by using the ignition  
switch. Your password is only avail-  
able from an authorized Kia dealer-  
ship. Contact an authorized dealer  
for more information.  
The following procedure is how to  
input your password of “2345” as an  
example.  
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
position. The immobilizer indicator  
NOTICE  
Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment. If the keyless entry  
system is inoperative due to changes  
or modifications not approved by  
the party responsible for compli-  
ance, it will not be covered by your  
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.  
After performing the limp home pro-  
cedure, you have to see an author-  
ized Kia dealer immediately to  
inspect and repair your ignition key  
or immobilizer system.  
(
) will blink 5 times and go off  
indicating the beginning of the limp  
home procedure.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC  
position.  
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Features of your vehicle  
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)  
Record your key number  
With a smart key, you can lock or  
unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start  
the engine.  
Smart key function  
The key code number  
is stamped on the bar  
Refer to the following for more details.  
code tag attached to  
the key set. Should  
you lose your keys,  
WARNING - Ignition key  
(smart key)  
this number will enable an author-  
ized 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.  
Never leave the keys in your  
vehicle with unsupervised chil-  
dren. Leaving children unat-  
tended in a vehicle with a man-  
ual 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 oper-  
ate power windows or other  
controls, or even make the vehi-  
cle move, which could result in  
serious bodily injury or death.  
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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.  
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