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Kia Sorento: Operation - Smart key System - Body Electrical SystemKia Sorento: Operation

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Smart key System / Operation

Passive Functions
The system allows the user to access the vehicle without having to perform any actions (e.g. RKE button pressing) with the SMART KEY FOB. It is sufficient that a valid SMART KEY FOB is located within a defined and limited range with respect to the vehicle. So the system is capable of detecting and authenticating a SMART KEY FOB in the ranges as specified below.
Operating Range
The SMART KEY FOB receives and interprets a challenge sent from the vehicle via the exterior antennas in a free space range of min. 0.7m measured around the exterior antennas which are integrated in the door handles; refer to the below given picture.
The SMART KEY FOB receives and interprets a challenge sent from the vehicle via the exterior antennas in a free space range of min. 0.7m measured around the exterior antennas which are integrated in the door handles; refer to the below given picture
Passive Access (Passive Entry)
Pressing one of the push buttons in the door handles when all doors locked indicates the operator
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