Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 99

Features of your vehicle
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 cel -
lular 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, con -
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
If the smart key is in close prox -
imity 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.
Do not leave the smart key near
metallic objects such as golf bags,
metal cases and so on.
Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor
starting can occur when the
smart key is placed near metallic
objects.
Always carry your smart key
when you leave the car. An unat -
tended smart key close to the
vehicle can cause the vehicle bat -
tery to be discharged.
Internal circuit damage may occur
when the key comes into contact
with moisture (beverage, water
etc.) or heat. Damage to the
smart key due to exposure to liq -
uids 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 Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm -
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Smart key
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