Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 148

Features of your vehicle
mation, refer to "Remote Smart Park -
ing Assist 2 (RSPA 2) (if equipped)" on
page 7-131.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without insert -
ing the key.
* For more information, refer to "EV but -
ton" on page 6-4.
Mechanical key
When the battery of the smart key is dis -
charged or the smart key does not oper -
ate normally, the door can be locked or
unlocked using the mechanical key.
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To remove the mechanical key, pull the
mechanical key protective cover(1) from
the mechanical key.
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of
the following occur:
僅 The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
僅 The smart key is near a mobile two-
way radio system or a cellular phone.
僅 Another vehicle's smart key is being
operated near your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work cor -
rectly, open and close the door with the
mechanical key and contact an autho -
rized Kia dealer.
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If the smart key is near to your cell
phone or smart phone, the signal from
the smart key could be blocked by nor -
mal operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially important
when the phone is active, such as when
making calls, receiving calls, text mes -
saging, and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the smart key and your
cell phone or smart phone in the same
pants or jacket pocket and maintain
adequate distance between the two
devices.
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function (if equipped)
for smart key operation will pause. Lift
the smart key to activate the detection
again.
NOTICE
Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be reg -
istered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose both smart key,
you will not be able to start the vehicle.
You should immediately contact your
authorized Kia dealer for assistance (tow
the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it
from potential theft.
CAUTION
Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid, as it can become damaged
and not function properly.
NOTICE
僅 To prevent the smart key from
becoming damaged by magnetic
fields, do not leave it near the follow -
ing electrical appliances:
- TVs
Keys