Kia Sonet 2024 Owner's Manual page 75

Features of your vehicle
to contact an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
僅 Using the wrong battery can cause
the remote key or smart key to mal-
function. Be sure to use the correct
battery.
僅 To avoid damaging the remote key or
smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or
expose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health.
Dispose the battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
Remote key
With a remote key, you can lock or
unlock the door and tailgate.
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Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is
pressed whilst all doors are closed.
The hazard warning lights will blink once
to indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door, engine bonnet or
tailgate remains open, the hazard warn-
ing lights will not operate. If all doors,
engine bonnet and tailgate are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink once.
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Unlock (2)
All doors are unlocked if the unlock but-
ton is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that all doors are
unlocked.
After pressing this button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
Tailgate unlock (3)
If you press this button for longer than a
second, the lock will be released.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally.
Start-up
* For more information, refer to "Key
positions (if equipped)" on page 5-5.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
僅 Keep the remote key away from water
or any liquid and fire. If the inside of
the remote key gets damp (due to
drinks or moisture), or is heated, inter-
nal circuit may malfunction, excluding
the car from the warranty.
僅 Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
僅 Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
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
Keys