Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 102

Features of your vehicle
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally.
Remote start (4) (if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
remote start button (4) of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
僅 Lock the doors by pressing the door
lock button (1) within 10 m (32 feet)
distance from the vehicle.
僅 Press the remote start button for over
2 seconds within 4 seconds after lock-
ing the doors.
Press the remote start button once to
turn off the vehicle.
If no further action for operating/driving
the vehicle is taken, the vehicle will be
turned off 10 minutes after starting the
vehicle remotely.
Remote smart parking assist
(RSPA) (5, 6) (if equipped)
The Remote smart parking assist (RSPA)
helps the drivers park their vehicle by
using sensors to measure parking
spaces and control the steering wheel,
gear shift and vehicle speed to semi-
automatically park the vehicle. With the
smart key, the driver can move the vehi-
cle forward or backward using the for-
ward/backward buttons (5, 6) on the
smart key. For more information, refer to
"Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (if
equipped)" on page 6-127.
Mechanical key
When the battery of the smart key is dis-
charged or the smart key does not oper-
ate normally, the door can be locked or
unlocked using the mechanical key.
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To remove the mechanical key, pull the
mechanical key protective cover(1) from
the mechanical key.
WARNING
Ignition key (Smart key)
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle
with the ignition key (smart key) is dan-
gerous even if the key is not in the igni-
tion switch or start button is ACC or ON
position.
Children copy adults and they could
place the key in the ignition switch or
press the start button. The ignition key
(smart key) would enable children to
operate power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle move,
which could result in serious bodily
injury or even death. Never leave the
keys in your vehicle with unsupervised
children, when the engine is running.
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. If an aftermarket
key is used, the ignition switch may not
return to ON after START. If this hap-
pens, the starter will continue to operate
causing damage to the starter motor
and possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
INFORMATION
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart
Keys