Kia Sorento: Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key function

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2).

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start the engine.

Refer to the following for more details.

WARNING - Smart key

Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the smart key is dangerous. Unattended children mimic adults and they could press the engine start/stop button which would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children.

Door Lock

Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

2. Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.

3. Press the button of the outside door handle.

4. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.

5. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.

✽ NOTICE

• The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40in. (0.7~1m) from the outside door handle.
• Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of following occur: The smart key is in the vehicle. The engine start/stop button is in ACC or ON position. Any door except the tailgate is open.

Using the button on the smart key

1 Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.

2. Press the lock button(1).

3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.

4. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.

Unlocking

Using the door handle button

1. Carry the smart key.

2. Press the button of the driver's outside door handle.

3. The driver

Smart key

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Smart key precautions

The smart key will not work if any of the following occur: 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 smar...