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Features of your vehicle Keys
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of
the following occur:
僅 The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
僅 The smart key is near a mobile two-
way radio system or a cellular phone.
僅 Another vehicle's smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work cor
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rectly, open and close the door with the
mechanical key and contact an autho
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rized Kia dealer.
If the smart key is in close proximity to
your cell phone or smart phone, the sig
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nal from the smart key could be blocked
by normal operation of your cell phone
or smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is active,
such as when making calls, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or sending/
receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart
key and your cell phone or smart phone
in the same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between the
two devices.
Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid, as it can become damaged
and not function properly.
僅 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 vehi
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cle. You should immediately take the
vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle,
if necessary) to protect it from poten
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tial theft.
僅 If the smart key is inoperative due to
exposure to water or liquids, it will not
be covered by your manufacturer's
vehicle warranty.
僅 To prevent the electronic key from
becoming damaged by magnetic
fields, do not leave it near the follow
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ing electrical appliances:
-TVs
- Personal computers
- Cellular phones, cordless phones
and battery chargers
- Table lamps
- Induction cookers
僅 If you have to leave the vehicle's key
with a parking attendant, remove the
mechanical key for your own use and
provide the attendant with the elec
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tronic key only.
僅 When bringing a smart key onto an
airplane, make sure you do not press
any button on the key while inside the
cabin. If you are carrying the key in
your bag etc., make sure that the but
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tons cannot be pressed accidentally. If
you press a button, the key may emit
radio waves that could interfere with
the operation of the aircraft.