Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 193

Vehicle controls Opening and closing
Deadlocks (if equipped)
Some vehicles are equipped with deadlock system. Deadlocks prevent opening of a door
from either inside or outside the vehicle once the deadlocks have been activated provid-
ing an additional measure of vehicle security.
To lock the vehicle using the dead lock function, the doors must be locked by using the
smart key. To unlock the vehicle, the smart key must be used again.
Manual door lock switch
OMV053005L
Operation
1. Open the door.
2. Insert a long, flat object such as a key.
3.Turn the key to the lock position.
4.Close the door securely.
Operating condition(s)
僅 The power door lock switch is not operating.
NOTE
If the electrical power to door lock switch is not operating (ex. dead car battery) and the
tailgate is closed, you will not be able to open the tailgate until power is restored.
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