Door locks
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
To remove the cover (if equipped, for type C) :
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver.
3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lever.
- Turn the key (3) toward the front of the vehicle to unlock and toward the rear of the vehicle to lock.
- For the mechanical key, insert the key into the key hole directly of the driver`s outside handle.
- If you Lock (A)/Unlock (B) the driver’s door with a key, the driver’s door will lock/unlock automatically.
- From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once to lock the driver’s door and once more within 4 seconds to lock all doors.
- Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter key (or smart key).
- Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
- When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are closed securely.
✽ NOTICE
- In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
- If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.
WARNING
If passengers must remain in the vehicle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are passengers in the vehicle.
WARNING
- Securely close your door before you begin driving. Failure to fully close your door may cause it to open during vehicle operation.
- Keep your body out of the way of the closing door to prevent injuries.
CAUTION
Do not open and close the door repeatedly if unnecessary or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
- To unlock a door, pull the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark on the handle will be visible.
- To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark on the door handle will not show.
- To open a door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
- If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position, the button will unlock and the door will open.
WARNING
Do not pull the inner door handle while the vehicle is moving.
- Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened.
If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:
- Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
- Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
- Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.
With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.
- Press the switch to the “Lock” position (1), all vehicle doors will lock.
- Press the switch to the “Unlock” position (2), all vehicle doors will unlock.
- If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened, the doors will not lock when the “Lock” position (1) of the central door lock switch is pressed. (if equipped)
WARNING - Doors
- The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the doors.
- Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.
WARNING - Unattended children/animals
Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.
An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle.
Impact sensing door unlock system
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
Engine off door unlock system
All doors will automatically unlock:
- Without smart key system
When the key is removed from the ignition switch.
- With smart key system
When the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the hole and turn it to the lock (
) position (1), the child safety lock located on the rear edge of the door to the lock position. When the child safety lock is in the lock position, the rear door will not open even when the inner door handle is pulled.
3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be unlocked, the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle until the rear door child safety lock is unlocked.
WARNING - Rear door locks
Use the rear door safety locks whenever children are in the vehicle. If a child accidently opens the rear doors while the vehicle is motion, he can fall out.
Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator (
) goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the limp home procedure. To start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition switch. Your password is only available from an authorized Kia dealership. Contact an authorized dealer for more information.
The following procedure is how to input your password of “2345” as an example.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The immobilizer indicator (
) will blink 5 times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
3. To enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition switch to the ON and ACC position twice. Perform the same procedure for the next digits between 3 seconds and 10 seconds (for example, for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not start and you will have to input your password again.
After performing the limp home procedure, you have to see an authorized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system.
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