Features of your vehicle
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Keys
Features of your vehicle
Keys
Record your key number
The key code number 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 and handy place, but
not in the vehicle.
Aftermarket keys
Use only Kia original parts for the igni
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tion key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket
key is used, the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this hap
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pens, the starter will continue to operate
causing possible fire due to excessive
current in the wiring.
Key operations
Folding key
To unfold the key, press the release but
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ton then the key will unfold automati
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cally.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
Key button operation
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Smart key
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.
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 win
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dows or other controls, or even make the