Kia Forte: Smart key precautions
- If you lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine.
Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and contact an authorized Kia dealer.
- A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized
Kia dealer to protect it from potential theft.
- The smart key will not work if any of following occurs: 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 smart key. The smart key near a mobile
twoway radio system or a cellular phone. Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle. When the smart key does not work correctly,
open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with
the smart key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
- If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smart phone,
the signal from the smart key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell
phone or smart phone. This is especially important when the phone is active
such as making call, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving
emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your cell phone or smart phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.
CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid as it can become damaged
and not function properly.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
✽ NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s
vehicle warranty.
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door and even start the engine without
inserting the key.
The functions of the buttons on a smart key are similar to the remote keyless
entry. (Refer ...