Features Of Your Vehicle; Keys; 僅 Battery Replacement - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Keys

WARNING
Never leave a vehicle key in your vehicle
with unsupervised children. Children
copy adults and play with items in a
vehicle. They could use the key to turn
the vehicle on, operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the vehi -
cle move, which could result in serious
bodily injury or death.
Record your key number
you lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to dupli -
cate the keys easily. Remove the key
code tag and store it in a safe place.
Also, record the key code number and
keep it in a safe and handy place, but
not in the vehicle.
WARNING
Aftermarket keys
Use only Kia original parts for the igni -
tion key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket
key is used, the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button may not
return to ON after START. If this hap -
pens, the starter will continue to operate
causing possible fire due to excessive
current in the wiring.
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The key code number
is stamped on the key
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
Battery replacement
The smart key uses a 3 volt lithium bat -
tery which will normally last for several
years, but may last less.
OCV041005L
If you are unsure how to use or replace
the battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
1. Detach mechanical key from your
remote key or smart key.
2. Pry open the key cover.
3. Replace the remote key or smart key
cover with a new battery. (CR2032)
When replacing the battery, make
sure the battery position is correct.
4. Install the battery in the reverse order
of removal.
For remote key or smart key replace -
ment, visit an authorized Kia dealer.
The remote key or smart key is designed
to give you years of trouble-free use,
however it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you are
unsure how to use or replace the bat -
tery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause
smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use
the correct battery.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s) or regula -
tion.
Keys