Kia Stinger: Smart key / Remote keyless entry system operations

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. If all doors (and liftgate) are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are locked.

However, if any door remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. But if all doors are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once.

Unlock (2)

All doors (and liftgate) can be unlocked if the unlock button is pressed. The hazard warning lights will blink twice again to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are unlocked. After pressing this button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.

When Two press unlock function is activated,

- If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, the driver`s door will unlock.
- If you press Door Unlock button(2) on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.

✽ NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock function. Refer to “User settings” in this chapter.

✽ NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

Liftgate unlock (3)

The liftgate is unlocked if the button is pressed for more than 1 second.

The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the liftgate is unlocked.

However, after pressing this button, the liftgate will lock automatically unless you open the liftgate within 30 seconds.

Also, once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.

Panic alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds if this button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.