Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 139

Features of your vehicle
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.
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate nor-
mally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
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To unfold the key:
僅 press the release button then the key
will unfold automatically.
To fold the key:
僅 fold the key manually whilst pressing
the release button.
CAUTION
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Transmitter precautions
NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
僅 The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
僅 You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
僅 The battery in the transmitter is weak.
僅 Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
僅 The weather is extremely cold.
僅 The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with the
ignition key. If you have a problem with
the transmitter Kia recommends to con-
tact an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
僅 If the transmitter is in close proximity
to your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter 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 call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or sending/
receiving emails.
Avoid placing the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices.
Keys
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