Kia Key Fob Convenience Features

When it comes down to convenience, Kia leads the way. Their smart key fobs come with smart features that make getting behind the steering wheel of a Kia simple.

In fact, you don't need to hold the key in your palm to open your Kia doors and start the engine. Here are some creative Kia key fob hacks:

Locking the doors

Kia models are now more often equipped with remote starters with push-button buttons and smart key fobs. The fobs are able to control a variety of functions, such as locking and unlocking doors. Based on the vehicle you have the key fob's functions may also operate the trunk or liftgate. If you're not able to get your car to start the key fob battery could be dead. Find out more about the functionality of your fob by studying the owner's manual or talking to a member of our team.

Like other smart keys Key fobs from Kia do not come with anti-theft computer chips to can stop thieves from taking your vehicle. However, a recent report from the insurance industry stated that cars with these chips are stolen twice the rate of other vehicles. Kia has responded to this problem by supplying steering wheel locks for free of cost to dealers located in the affected areas.

You can unlock the door of your Kia by pressing the lock button repeatedly. You can use the unlock button to unlock all the doors, as well as the trunk however, you must be aware that it only works when the door handle sensor is able to detect the smart key within 0.7 1 m (28 40 in). If you do not close one of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors will automatically lock.

Start the engine

It is important to learn how to use the key fob on your Kia vehicle to start the engine. These systems can be confusing for new drivers, and they require some extra steps to activate. This article will aid you in understanding the different features and functions of your Kia's smart fob, and how to start the engine and unlock the doors.

Press the lock button to lock the doors. Then press and hold the remote start button for more than 2 seconds to get your vehicle started. If the remote doesn't work it could be because your vehicle is running a different battery type than that in the key fob. If this is the case, replace the battery inside your key fob and try again.

You can also use the panic button on the fob of your keys to set the vehicle's panic alarm. This feature is helpful for those who are driving in an unfamiliar parking lot and you want to scare any potential thieves. This feature is not recommended for children or anyone else who may have access to the area that is not supervised. In certain situations, pressing your vehicle's panic button can cause the engine to start automatically. The engine will only run for 10 minutes unless the driver is inside the car.

Trunk opening

A trunk that opens without having to open the key could be a great convenience feature in your Kia Delray. If you own a recent model with this feature, it is easy to use: be within 3 inches of the rear of the vehicle with the key fob positioned in the right place and the trunk will open automatically. This is one of many advanced convenience features that are offered in new Kia vehicles.

Try a few options before calling an repair shop if your trunk won't open when you push the lock on your key fob. The most common reason is that the lever on your trunk has a broken connection to the lock mechanism. A car parts store will typically fix this issue.

The trunk latch may also be broken. If you open the lid of the trunk, or slammed the door too hard, this may happen. In this situation you may need to replace the latch on your trunk. There are a number of options to replace it. You can hire a locksmith, or even your dealer. Do not attempt to remove the latch from your trunk yourself. It is a risky task that can cause damage to the trunk.

Remote start

If you're trying to get out of the grocery store parking lot, it's easy to start your Kia with your key fob. Simply press the lock button three times and the engine will start. To avoid emissions violations and to comply with country regulations You should not allow the engine to idle for a long period of time.

There are some things to remember when using a kia key fob (resource for this article) to start your vehicle. You'll also have to be within a range of 10 meters. The engine is only able to be started if you have the shift lever in the N (manual) or P (automatic) position. You will also need to be able to observe the engine of the vehicle, which is why it's recommended to have someone else with you.

If your Kia is equipped with an immobilizer you will not be able start it with your key fob. This system was designed for thieves to stop them from starting your car using the use of a USB cable or screwdriver. It operates by sending the key fob's number to the chip located on the ignition switch.

Examine the key fob to find out the feature on your Kia. This feature is available on most Kia Optimas but not all.