2024 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual

2024 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual

There is no doubt that the 2024 Kia Telluride is the best midsize SUV on the market. It combines strong performance with a luxurious interior that goes above and beyond what you expect. This new version of the Telluride is the height of sophistication. Its bold design language easily combines modern elegance and muscularity, commanding attention. Beyond its beautiful exterior, the Telluride surrounds passengers in a haven of comfort and flexibility, with a huge interior that can fit up to eight people in luxurious comfort. This SUV seamlessly combines cutting-edge technology with high-end features. It has a wide range of advanced entertainment systems, full safety kits, and thoughtful features in all of its trim levels. Combining strength and balance, the Telluride offers an alluring mix of off-road ability, luxurious comfort, and modern refinement, making it a clear winner in the midsize SUV market.

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Features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle Key

The mechanical key and various remote functions are integrated into the smart key for convenience to the driver.

WARNING
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the smart key is dangerous even if the ENGINE START/STOP button is not in the ACC or ON position. Children copy adults and they can press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.

Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and keep it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Replacing the smart key battery
A smart key battery should last for several years, but if the smart key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. if you are not sure how to use your smart key or to replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

1. Pry open the rear cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new bat-tery (CR2450). When replacing the battery, make sure the battery is in the correct position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, however, it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUT-TON BATTERY
If swallowed, a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours. Keep batteries out of reach of children. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery. To avoid damaging the smart key, don’t drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight. An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regula-tions.

Smart key damage

• Do not drop, get wet or expose the
  smart key to heat or sunlight, or it will be damaged.
• Hard objects, such as metallic, can cause external damage like scratches and peelings.
• If the smart key become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth and a cleanser con-taining low alcohol. Do not use any cleanser containing strong acid/alka-line or high alcohol. These may cause discoloration or surface peelings.

Smart key
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and liftgate).
Refer to the following for more details.

Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button on the smart key or the touch sensor on the door handle is pressed. If all doors are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate that all doors are locked. Also, if the lock button or the touch sen-sor is pressed once more within 4 sec-onds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to con-firm that the door is locked. However, if any door remains open, the hazard warning lights (and/or the chime) will not operate. But if all doors are closed after the lock button/sensor is pressed, the hazard warning lights will blink once. Unlock (2) The driver’s side is unlocked if the unlock button on the smart key is pressed once or the hand is detected in the door handle pocket. The hazard warning lights will blink twice and the chime will sound twice to indicate that the driver’s door is unlocked. All the doors are unlocked if the unlock button on the smart key is pressed once more or the hand is detected in the door handle pocket again within 4 seconds. The hazard warning lights will blink (for smart key, the chime also sounds) twice again to indicate that all doors are unlocked. After pressing this button/hand is detected, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds. If you attempt to lock or unlock the door by pressing the button/sensor or putting hand inside the door handle pocket in any of the following situations, the door will not be locked or unlocked.

• When you want to lock or unlock the door in the ACC or ON state.
• When you want to lock a door in a car with one or more doors open.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver can turn off or set the 2-press unlock setting function.

NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

Liftgate unlock/open (3)
If you press the button for longer than a second, the lock will be released or the lift gate will be opened according to the options of the vehicle. Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automati-cally.

Liftgate unlocking
If you are within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside liftgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the liftgate will unlock and open when you press the liftgate handle switch. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the liftgate is unlocked. Also, once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.

Panic (4)
If you press the key’s panic button in an emergency situation, the alarm system will be activated and alert others around you of the emergency situation.

1. Press the panic button (4) for a few seconds.
2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for a few seconds.

To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the smart key.

Remote start (5)
You can start the engine and turn on the climate system by pressing the remote start button (4) outside the vehicle equipped with automatic transmission.

To start and stop engine remotely:

1. Press the door lock button (1), and then the hazard warning lights blink once to alert you.
2. Press the remote start button (5) for more than 2 seconds to start engine within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button (1).
3. While remote starting, the hazard warning lights blink. If you want to stop the engine, press the remote start button (5) again.

The climate system will be continuously maintained, as selected when the engine is restarted. If the climate system is turned off before you stop the engine, the climate system will not operate when you start the engine remotely.

Start-up
You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

Mechanical key
If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the driver’s door by using the mechanical key. The backup mechanical key will be provided separately with a protector sleeve.

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Smart key precautions

• The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with the normal operation of the smart key.
  • The smart key is near a mobile two-way 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 and 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 smartphone. This is especially important when the phone is active, such as when making calls, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your cell phone or smartphone in the same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.
• To prevent the electronic key from becoming damaged by magnetic fields, do not leave it near the following electrical appliances:
  • TVs
  • Personal computers
  • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
  • Table lamps
  • Induction cookers
• If you have to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant, remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
• When bringing a key with a wireless remote control function onto an aeroplane, make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., make sure that the buttons cannot be pressed accidentally. If you press a button, the key may emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.

Digital Key 2 Touch (if equipped)
Digital Key 2 Touch provides convenience to the driver, which the driver can use to lock or unlock the driver and pas-senger doors or the liftgate and turn on the vehicle.

Digital Key 2 Touch (Smart Phone)

How to register Digital Key 2 Touch (Smartphone)
To use a smartphone as a digital key (smartphone) follow the below procedure. The driver can confirm supported/compatible devices on our website. Available services are subject to change based on product policies.

Smart Phone Set Up
In order to use the Digital Key 2 Touch (Smart phone) function, install the Kia Access app on your smart phone and register your information. For more details, please refer to the Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

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