Kia's Smart Key - What can it do?

Kia's Smart Key has many functions! Check them out in this video!
Do you have questions about Kia's technology? Ask us to explain them on video!

[jenkinseric]

I just came from today's video. thanks again. details are important and you can't learn them all in one go. these videos are a goldmine. I find the owners' manual difficult. Live demos where we can ask questions are great. saves a trip to the dealer where the rep probably doesn't know as much as Peter.

[dappergander]

2019 Sorento owner here. 1:18 No, you don't need to go a dealer to replace the battery. Just remove the physical key, carefully pry apart the unit, replace it with a CR2032. Great vehicle BTW!

[minutemanmuster]

Two warnings...as he stated, if you stay too close to the back of the vehicle after you lock it the trunk will pop open. You may walk away and not even notice (ask me how I know). I immediately disable that function.
Also, I managed to do what you're not supposed to be able to do and lock the smart key inside. I used to toss my keys in the cupholder and once after going through the car wash, I got out to get rags out of the trunk When closing the trunk I accidentally (and unknowingly) hit the lock button which is right next to the close button. The trunk did not close so I hit the close button and walked back to the driver's door to discover it was locked. The entire car was locked with my keys, wallet and phone inside. The key was too far away from the trunk now for the proximity function to work and I had to call AAA for their lockout service.

[staceydavis]

I just purchased a '17 Sorento. So far I'm loving it. I have one question tho, how do you use the remote start. I cant figure it out. BTW, LOVE the videos. They are so informative and way easier than trying to figure our the owner's manual!

[awanderingdream]

I just bought a 2020 Kia Sorento - didn’t plan on it but I am starting to really love it. The dealership, sadly, not so much. They didn’t tell me ANY of this. I thought I disabled something because my hatch wouldn’t auto open when I stood behind it. The 45 second info was so helpful! If I have the auto lift, panorama moon roof, heated seats, shd I have the mirror in and out feature as well? Or is that another option? Great video -THANK YOU!!

[ShonTolliverMusic]

I've been targeting the '21 all new Sorento.. but I've slowly began to really appreciate the design and value of the '17-'19 models.

[sharonyates]

Your videos are great. I have a Kia Sportage Platinum 2016 I think, and I am sure there are features I’m not aware of. Perhaps you could run through all the features like automatic wipers, automatic lights and i would love to know how the automatic parking works.

[michelemarsh]

Thanks this was very helpful. I thought my trunk lock was broken. lol.

[karencash]

Hi & thank you! Yesterday I got out of my (new to me) 2017 KIA Sorento EX and pulled up to a convenience store. I left the car running with the FOB inside as I ran 20 feet into front door, grabbed a flier and popped back to my car but the doors were locked. Fortunately my back window was down so I was able to get into car but I'm not sure why the doors locked. Most things I read say the doors won't lock if FOB is inside and car is on? However mine did. I'm hoping to keep them unlocked while still running if I jump out for a quick second. Thank you!

[danielbegin]

Peter, could you make a video on Kia's electronic parking break system? How does it work? Is it an electric motor that tightens a wire to the rear breaks? to the front breaks? How does it stay on all night while the car is parked? Does it need electric current at all times to work? Can it drain the battery if you are parked for a week at the airport? How do you release the parking break? Can it release automatically when you select gears? How does the Auto-hold or the hill assist functions work? Do these systems use the same electronic parking mechanism?

I think you would have enough material in those questions for a very interesting short video. Thanks for all your work!
I can't wait for the 3rd generation Soul EV to arrive in Canada!

Daniel

[golfingnomad]

Hi Peter, I've recently become the proud owner of a pre-loved Sportage GT-Line MY20 (in Australia) and the previous owner mentioned that he'd disabled the Smart Tailgate function. I've re-enabled that function in the Settings Menu however, the proximity Smart Tailgate function still fails to work. The car senses the key if near the passenger or driver door such that those door buttons work. Any ideas why the Smart Tailgate might not work please? cheers, Marcus

[bradparmar]

Does the key fob need to be placed into the Consol- key fob housing, when driving.( in other words does it charge and/ or preserve battary charge by doing it).
Thanks.[ This is for 2013 Serento. 3.5L)

[alexandruion]

Keep up the amazing videos. Now how do i turn off the proxy unlock for the doors, if that its possible.

[timschofield]

Excuse me, my 2021 Kia k5 remote start is starting just fine but shutting off way before the 10 min timer.
Thoughts?

[christiehudson]

Hi! Does the 2019 Kia Sportage have a smart trunk?

[greatwhite]

I didnt notice this was for a Kia Smart Key but i thought I'd have a watch but i don't think these instructions will help me as i bought a preowned 2015 Kia Picanto Hatchback 1litre 2nd Gen about 4 months ago & its in excellent condition & maybe like most i didn't try using the Unlock Boot or Trunk when In America until i really needed to...

I picked up a 2015 Kia Picanto Hatchback 1litre 2nd Gen & ive been pleasantly surprised by it but i never felt the need to use the unlock boot or trunk until recently but the few times i've tried when my hands were full with shopping & it would not unlock & or open!..

I know i need to hold down the boot/trunk icon on my car key fob but it still wont open yet it unlocks all my other 4 doors!..
Any help with ideas will help as i've been caught a few times in weather which has seen a lot of snow fall & i'd like the boot or trunk to open by remote so its ready for me as i try not not fall on my backside because of icy & snow covered parking areas... lol

I'd appreciate any information & also if other Kia Picanto owner's had this same boot/trunk that wouldnt open by using the key fob!...

In light of this still ongoing coronavirus stay safe and healthy wherever you are in this world...

[dannycastano]

Very nice and informative videos. Can you make one for tips and features of Sportage 2021 LX?

[mohamedsoumeur]

Thank you for this video, does the key close the windows as for BMW or other cars. Another thing when the car is started is there a possibility to close the doors with the key when I am outside?
Thanks in advance.

[joegenova]

How to reprogram 2017 forte 5 atfer battery fails put new batteries and still not working .never dropped 1 works here and there do they have reprogramming or just keep getting bad batteries thanks

[thomastommy]

Do all of the Kia Forties have the Smart key? Awesome video thanks for sharing.