Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 118

Features of your vehicle
Used Vehicle/Digital Key 2 Main-
tenance
Purchasing used vehicle
If any of the digital key devices (smart
phone key, card key (if equipped)) are
registered in the vehicle, the message
'Digital key(s) active' will appear on the
instrument cluster once when the vehi-
cle is turned on after unlocking the vehi-
cle door.
When purchasing a used car, be sure to
check the message and delete the smart
phone key and card key (if equipped)
registered by the previous user. Please
let us know the purchase of a used vehi-
cle through an authorised Kia dealer.
Check whether the card key (if
equipped) that came with the used vehi-
cle operates properly. If the digital key
(card key) (if equipped) does not work
properly, delete the card key (if
equipped) and register the smart phone
key, and then re-register the card key (if
equipped).
Digital Key 2 Maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key 2
System repaired or replaced, the regis-
tered digital key (smart phone/card key)
(if equipped) can be deleted depending
on the type of maintenance.
Limitations of the System
僅 Digital Key 2 may not work if any of
the following occurs:
- Smart phone battery or the vehicle
battery is discharged
- NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in
the smart phone settings
- A credit card is overlapped in the
back of your smart phone, or metal
or thick smart phone case is used
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- Using the card key (if equipped)
with other cards, or using it in a
wallet or card holder
- There is electronic interference by
other vehicles, objects, etc.
- There may be a communication
error with Digital Key 2 NFC func-
tion if the metallic cover or commu-
nication device is attached to the
smart phone. If there is a malfunc-
tion of Digital Key 2, remove the
cover attached to the smartphone
and try again.
僅 The vehicle may not be controlled by
the smart phone if any of the follow-
ing occurs:
- Basic and necessary functions of
the smart phone are operating
(general call, urgent call, audio or
NFC payment)
- Using wireless earphone (general
call, urgent call or audio)
- When Digital Key 2 app function is
being limited due to smartphone
default settings or app launch pri-
ority policy per manufacturer
Fingerprint authentication sys-
tem (if equipped)
Fingerprint authentication system allows
the driver to have access to personal
information, unlock profile and exit valet
mode with a enrolled fingerprint.
Fingerprint authentication sys-
tem settings
To use the system, the driver's finger-
print should be enrolled in the driver's
profile. The drivers can set or delete their
fingerprint through the infotainment
system. Follow the following procedure.
Keys