Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Smart key

Smart key functions

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door and even start the engine without inserting the key.

The functions of the buttons on a smart key are similar to the remote keyless entry. (Refer to the “Remote keyless entry” in this chapter.)

Locking

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and hood, trunk/liftgate).

The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked.The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 40 in.) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

In some instances, when the outside door button is selected, the doors will not lock and an audible chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the trunk/liftgate is opened.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the driver's outside door handle with all doors closed and locked, unlocks the driver's door. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice to indicate that the driver's door is unlocked.

Pressing the button in the front passenger's outside door handle with all doors closed and locked, unlocks all the doors. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in. ) from the outside door handle.

Start-up

You can start the engine without inserting the key. For detailed information refer to “Starting the engine with a smart key” in chapter 6.

Opening the trunk lid (for 4 door)

• When you have the smart key within 70 ~ 100 cm (28 ~ 40 in) from the exterior trunk handle and press the handle, the trunk lid will open.
• When you open and close the trunk lid with all the doors closed, it will lock again (the warning light will blink once).
• When you close the trunk lid with the smart key inside the trunk, the alarm goes off for about 5 seconds. At this time, the trunk lid will not be locked, so you should press the button to open it again.

Unlocking the liftgate (for 5 door)

• When the smart key is within 70 ~ 100 cm (28 ~ 40 in) from the exterior liftgate handle, pressing the handle will open the liftgate.
• When you open and close the liftgate with all the doors closed, it will lock again (the warning light will blink once).
• When you close the liftgate with the smart key inside the liftgate, the smart key reminder will unlock all the doors. At this time, the liftgate will not be locked, so you should press the button to open it again.

Smart key precautions

• If you lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized Kia dealer to protect it from potential theft.
• The smart key will not work if any of following occurs:
  - 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.
  - The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
  - Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
  When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smart phone, the signal 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 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.
• 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 discharged.
• Internal circuit damage may occur when the key comes into contact with moisture (beverage, water etc.) or heat. In this case, warranty repair is not available. Damage to the smart key due to exposure to liquids or heat is not covered by the manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

CAUTION - Transmitter

Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid as it can become damaged and not function properly.

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 interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

✽ 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 covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.