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Features of your vehicle Smart key
Remote start (5)
You can start the vehicle using the
remote start button (5) on the smart key.
To start and stop the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button (1), and
then the hazard warning lights blink
once to alert you.
2. Press the remote start button (5) for
more than 2 seconds to start engine
within 4 seconds after pressing the
door lock button (1).
3. If you want to stop the engine, press
the remote start button (5) again.
If someone without a designated smart
key rides your vehicle while remote
starting, the engine is automatically
stopped for security.
After remotely starting the engine, the
engine will turn off automatically after
10 minutes if you do not ride your vehi
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cle.
僅 The remote start will not work if you
exceed the operating distance limit
(about 32.8 feet (10 m)).
僅 Avoid idling the engine for prolonged
periods to obey the emission regula
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tions in your country.
僅 Laws in your country may restrict the
use of remote start.
You should check country regulations
before using this remote starting sys
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tem.
僅 The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
僅 If the hood or the liftgate is opened,
you can’t start the engine remotely.
Transmitter precautions
The smart key will not work if any of fol
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lowing occurs:
僅 You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 32.8 feet [10 m]).
僅 The battery in the smart key is weak.
僅 Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
僅 The weather is extremely cold.
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 transmitter.
If the smart key does not work correctly,
you may lock and unlock the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a prob
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lem with the smart key, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
僅 If the transmitter is in close proximity
to your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone
is active such as making calls, receiv
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ing calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices.
Transmitter damage
Do not drop, wet or expose the keyless
entry system transmitter to heat or sun
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light.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: