Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 191

Vehicle controls
Overview
Locking/unlocking with mechanical key
Operation
1. Press the front part of the door handle to pull out the rear part of the door handle.
2. Press the hook from the inner part of door handle by using a mechanical key.
3.Pull out the cover from the door handle to gain access to the keyhole.
4.Turn the key.
僅 Locking: Clockwise
僅 Unlocking: Counter-clockwise
How to remove ice from door handles
In extreme winter conditions, the door handle may not open due to icing inside the door
handle. You can usually use the bottom of your fist to tap the door handle a few times to
remove the ice.
1. Remove icing by tapping the door handle using the bottom of your fist in a circular pat-
tern along the perimeter of the door handle.
2. If necessary, increase the intensity of tapping to remove ice, and repeat until the door
handle protrudes when unlocking the door.
3.When the door handle protrudes and can be pulled, open and close a few times to
remove any icing residue.
WARNING
僅 Before performing this procedure, remove any jewelry or objects that could damage the
paintwork and do not attempt to use tools or excessive force.
僅 Do not hit the vehicle too hard as dents may occur. You should use a force similar to
knocking on your neighbor's door.
NOTE
僅 When locking the door with a mechanical key, be aware that only the driver's door can
be locked/unlocked.
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