Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 163

Features of your vehicle
Unlock (2)
All doors are unlocked if the unlock
button 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 open (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 auto-
matically.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote
key:
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, internal circuit may
malfunction, excluding the car
from the warranty.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
WARNING
Kia recommends to use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. If an after-
market key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
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To unfold the key:
press the release button then the
key will unfold automatically.
To fold the key:
fold the key manually whilst
pressing the release button.
Keys
5
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