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Kia Key Fob Convenience Features

When it comes down to convenience, Kia leads the way. Kia's smart key fobs have many cool features that make driving with a Kia an easy task.

You don't have to carry your Kia key in your hand to unlock the doors or start the engine. Take a look at these nifty Kia key fob tricks:

Unlocking the door

The majority of our Kia models are equipped with push button start, remote starter, and smart key fob. The fobs can be used to control a variety of functions, including locking and unlocking doors. Depending on the model of your car the key fob's functions could also control the liftgate or trunk. If your car won't start it could be because the key fob is dead. Find out more about the functionality of your fob by reading the owner's manual, or talking to an employee of our team.

Kia's smart keys don't include anti-theft technology that stop thieves from stealing a vehicle. A recent report by the insurance industry stated that cars without these computer chips are stolen twice as often as other vehicles. Kia has responded by providing steering wheels locks to dealers in the affected areas for free.

You can unlock your Kia's door with the key fob or pressing the lock button several times in succession. You can utilize the unlock button to unlock all doors, as well as the trunk however, keep in mind that it only works in the event that the door handle sensor recognizes the smart key within 0.7 1 m (28 40 in). If you don't shut one of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors will automatically lock.

Starting the engine

It is essential to know how to utilize the key fob that is in your Kia vehicle to start the engine. These systems can be confusing to new drivers and require additional steps to activate. This article will guide you through the various features and functions of your Kia's smart fob, such as how to start the engine and open the doors.

Press the lock button to lock the doors. Then, press and hold the remote start button for a minimum of two seconds to start your vehicle. If the remote starts do not work, it may be using a different type of battery than that found in your key fob. If this is the case, replace the battery inside your key fob and try again.

You can also utilize the panic button on the fob of your key to activate the alarm of your vehicle. This feature is beneficial when you're driving through an uninviting parking area and want to scare away any potential thieves. However this feature should not be used with children or anyone else who may have access to your vehicle. In certain instances pressing the panic button will cause the engine of your vehicle to start automatically. The engine will run for a maximum of 10 minutes, unless you're inside the vehicle.

Trunk opening

A trunk that opens by itself without the need to open your keys is a great convenience in your Kia picanto Car key replacement Delray. If you have a newer model with this feature, it's easy to use: just be within 3 inches of the rear of the vehicle with the key fob in range and the trunk will open automatically. This is one of many advanced convenience features included in the latest Kia vehicles.

You can try some things before calling an repair shop in the event that your trunk isn't locking when you push the lock on your key fob. This is usually caused by an issue with the connection between the trunk lever and the lock mechanism. It's a simple fix that can usually be completed by a car parts store.

The trunk latch may also be broken. This can happen if you smash the trunk door too hard or when the trunk lid is opened while driving. In this situation it could be necessary to replace the lock on the trunk. There are many methods to accomplish this by contacting the services of a locksmith or a dealer. It is not recommended to disassemble the latch on your trunk by yourself. This is a risky procedure which could damage the trunk.

Remote start

If you're trying to get out of the grocery store parking lot, it's easy to start your Kia by using your key fob. Press the lock button three times and the engine will kick off. Be careful not to idle the engine for long periods of time to obey laws of the country and prevent emissions violations.

When using a Kia remote to start your vehicle there are some things to be aware of. You'll also need to be within a range of 10 meters. The engine can only be started if you have the shift lever in the N (manual) or P (automatic) position. You'll also have to be capable of seeing the vehicle's engine, which is why it's best to have someone else in the vehicle with you.

If your Kia is equipped with an immobilizer, you won't be able to start it using your key fob. This system is specifically designed for thieves to prevent them from starting your car using the help of a USB cable or screwdriver. It works by sending an alert to the chip in the ignition switch that matches the code stored on your key fob.

Examine the key fob to determine whether this feature is present on your replacement kia key. Most Kia Optima models have this feature, but not all of them do.