Kia Carens: Smart key function / Tailgate unlocking

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key / Smart key function / Tailgate unlocking

1. Carry the smart key.

2. Press the tailgate handle switch.

3. The tailgate will unlock.

✽ NOTICE

Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically.
The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) from the tailgate handle.

Smart key function

1. Door lock 2. Door unlock 3. Tailgate unlock With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door and tailgate and even start the engine without inserting the key. The functions of the buttons on a sma ...

Smart key precautions

✽ NOTICE If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer ...

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