Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 185

Vehicle controls
CAUTION
If you leave the digital key in the vehicle after locking or unlocking the doors or starting
the vehicle with the smart key, the doors can be locked with the central door lock. Have
the digital key with you at all times.
Used Vehicle/Digital Key 2 Maintenance
Purchasing used vehicle
If any of the digital key devices (smart phone key, card key (if equipped)) are registered in
the vehicle, the message 'Digital key(s) active' will appear on the instrument cluster once
when the vehicle is turned on after unlocking the vehicle door.
When purchasing a used car, be sure to check the message and delete the smart phone
key and card key (if equipped) registered by the previous user. Please let us know the pur-
chase of a used vehicle through an authorized Kia dealer. Check whether the card key (if
equipped) that came with the used vehicle operates properly. If the digital key (card key)
(if equipped) does not work properly, delete the card key (if equipped) and register the
smart phone key, and then re-register the card key (if equipped).
Digital Key 2 Maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key 2 System repaired or replaced, the registered digital
key (smart phone)/digital key (card key) (if equipped) can be deleted.
Limitations of the System
僅 Digital Key 2 may not work if any of the following occurs:
- Smart phone battery or the vehicle battery is discharged
- NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the smart phone settings
- A credit card is overlapped in the back of your smart phone, or metal or thick smart
phone case is used
- Using the card key (if equipped) with other cards, or using it in a wallet or card holder
- There is electronic interference by other vehicles, objects, etc.
- There may be a communication error with Digital Key 2 NFC function if the metallic
cover or communication device is attached to the smart phone.If there is a malfunc-
tion, remove the cover attached to the smartphone and try again.
僅 The vehicle may not be controlled by the smart phone if any of the following occurs:
- Basic and necessary functions of the smart phone are operating (general call, urgent
call, audio or NFC payment)
- Using wireless earphone (general call, urgent call, audio)
- When Digital Key 2 app function is being limited due to smartphone default settings or
app launch priority policy per manufacturer
Fingerprint authentication system (if equipped)
Fingerprint authentication system allows the driver to have access to personal informa-
tion, unlock profile and exit valet mode with a enrolled fingerprint.
Fingerprint authentication system settings
To use the system, the driver's fingerprint should be enrolled in the driver's profile. The
drivers can set or delete their fingerprint through the infotainment system. Follow the fol-
lowing procedure.
Opening and closing
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