Kia Niro: Smart key system operation / Locking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.
Even though you press the button, the doors will not lock and the chime sounds if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is opened.
Smart key system operation
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 smart key are similar to the remote keyless
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Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning lights
will blink twice to indicate ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Smart Key Diagnostic Repair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With
Scan Tool
It will be able to diagnose defects of SMART KEY system with KDS/GDS quickly.
KDS/GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self
diagnosis.
The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY sys ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Important - use of compact spare tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes
up less space than a regular- size tire. This tire is smaller than a conventional
tire and is designed for temporary use only.
CAUTION
You should drive carefully when the compact spare is in use. The compact
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