Kia Sonet 2024 Owner's Manual page 76

Features of your vehicle
causing damage to the starter motor
and possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
Mechanical key (if equipped)
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To unfold the key:
僅 press the release button then the key
will unfold automatically.
To fold the key:
僅 fold the key manually whilst pressing
the release button.
CAUTION
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Transmitter precautions
NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
僅 The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
僅 You exceed the operating distance
limit.
僅 The battery in the transmitter is weak.
僅 Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
僅 The weather is extremely cold.
僅 The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with the
ignition key. If you have a problem with
the transmitter Kia recommends to con-
tact an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
僅 If the transmitter is in close proximity
to your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone
is active such as making call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or sending/
receiving emails.
Avoid placing the transmitter and
your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
maintain adequate distance between
the two devices.
Smart key (if equipped)
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With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door and even start the engine without
inserting the key.
The functions of buttons on a smart key
are similar to the remote key.
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Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and tail-
Keys
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