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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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Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

2. Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

Using the button on the smart key

1. Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

2. Press the lock button (1).

Door Lock (1)

3. Press the button of the outside 3. The hazard warning lights will blink

door handle. and the chime will sound once.

4. The hazard warning lights will blink 4. Make sure that doors are locked

and the chime will sound once.

by pulling the outside door handle.

5. Make sure that doors are locked

by pulling the outside door handle.

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NOTICE

• The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m

(28 ~ 40 in.) from the outside door

handle.

• In some instances, when the out-

side door button is pressed, the

doors will not lock and the chime

will sound for 3 seconds if any of

following occur:

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- The smart key is in the vehicle.

- The engine start/stop button is

in ACC or ON position.

- Any door except the liftgate is

open.

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Using the button on the smart key

Unlocking (2)

Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

Liftgate unlocking

Using the liftgate handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

1. Press the unlock button(2) of the

smart key.

2. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and

the chime will sound two times.

3. Press the unlock button(2) twice

within 4 seconds and all doors and

the liftgate will unlock. The hazard

warning lights will blink and the

chime will sound two times.

2. Press the liftgate handle button.

2. Press the button of the driver's

outside door handle.

3. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and

the chime will sound two times.

4. Press the button twice within 4

seconds and all doors and the lift-

gate will unlock and the hazard

warning lights will blink and the

chime will sound two times.

3. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two

times.

Once the liftgate is opened and

then closed, the liftgate will lock

automatically.

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NOTICE

✽ NOTICE

The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28

~ 40 in.) from the liftgate handle.

After pressing the button, the doors

will lock automatically unless any

door is opened within 30 seconds.

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NOTICE

• The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m

(28 ~ 40in.) from the outside door

handle.

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NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the

Two Turn Unlock function.

Refer to "User settings" in this

chapter.

• When the smart key is recognized in

the area of 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.)

from the front outside door handle,

other people can also open the

doors.

• After unlocking the driver’s door

or all doors, the door(s) will lock

automatically unless the door is

opened.

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Features of your vehicle

Using the button on the smart key

Panic (4)

Start-up

1. Press the liftgate unlock button (3)

1. Press the panic button (4) for more You can start the engine without

for more than 1 second.

than 1 second.

inserting the key. For detailed infor-

mation refer to the “Engine start/stop

button” in chapter 5.

2. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two

times.

2. The horn sounds and hazard

warning light flash for about 27

seconds.

• 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.

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NOTICE

To stop the horn and lights, press

any button on the smart key.

❈For detailed information refer to the

"Power liftgate" in this chapter.

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• If the smart key is in close proximity

to your cellular phone or smart

phone, the signal from the smart

key could be blocked by normal

operation of your cellular phone or

smart phone. This is especially

important when the phone is active

such as making a call, receiving

calls, text messaging, and/or send-

ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing

the smart key and your cellular

phone or smart phone in the same

pants or jacket pocket and maintain

adequate distance between the two

devices.

Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be • The smart key will not work if any

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 vehi-

cle, if necessary) to protect it from

potential theft.

Smart key precautions

of the following occur:

- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio sta-

tion or an airport which can inter-

fere with normal operation of the

smart key.

- The smart key is near a mobile

two way radio system or a cellu-

lar phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is

being operated close to your

vehicle.

• Do not leave the smart key near

metallic objects such as golf bags,

metal cases and so on.

• Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor

starting can occur when the smart

key is placed near metallic objects.

• When the smart key does not work

correctly, open and close the door

with the mechanical key and contact

an authorized Kia dealer.

• Always carry your smart key when

you leave the car. An unattended

smart key close to the vehicle can

cause the vehicle battery to be dis-

charged.

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• Internal circuit damage may occur

when the key comes into contact

with moisture (beverage, water etc.)

or heat. Damage to the smart key

due to exposure to liquids or heat is

not covered by the manufacturer's

vehicle warranty.

4. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

Battery replacement

• The smart key 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 or

replace the battery, contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the smart key to malfunction. Be

sure to use the correct battery.

CAUTION - Transmitter

Keep the transmitter away from

water or any liquid as it can

become damaged and not func-

tion properly.

• To avoid damaging the smart key,

don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it

to heat or sunlight.

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A smart key battery should last for

several years, but if the smart key is

not working properly, try replacing

the battery with a new one. If you are

unsure how to use your smart key or

replace the battery, contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

1. Remove the mechanical key.

2. Pry open the rear cover.

3. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing

the battery, make sure the battery

is in the correct position.

•

An inappropriately dis-

posed battery can be harm-

ful to the environment and

human health. Dispose the

battery according to your

local law(s) or regulation.

CAUTION - Smart key

damage

Do not drop, get wet or expose

the smart key to heat or sun-

light, or it will be damaged.

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To deactivate the immobilizer

system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to

the ON position by pressing the but-

ton while carrying the smart key.

Smart key immobilizer system

IC WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with an

electronic engine immobilizer system

to reduce the risk of unauthorized

vehicle use.

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.

Your immobilizer system is com-

prised of a small transponder in the

smart key and electronic devices

inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, when-

ever you turn the engine start/stop

button to the ON position by pressing

the button while carrying the smart

key, it verifies if the smart key is valid

or not.

If the key is determined to be valid,

the engine will start.

If the key is determined to be invalid,

the engine will not start.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to

the OFF position. The immobilizer

system activates automatically.

Without a valid smart 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.

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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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This device complies with

Industry Canada licence-exempt

RSS standard(s).

CAUTION - Immobilizer

damage

Do not expose your immobilizer

system to moisture, static elec-

tricity or rough handling. This

may damage your immobilizer.

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.

CAUTION - Immobilizer

alterations

Do not change, alter or adjust

the immobilizer system because

it could cause the immobilizer

system to malfunction.

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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 expressly

approved by the party responsible

for compliance, it will not be cov-

ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle

warranty.

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

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