2023 Kia Sportage Theft-Alarm System and Door Locks 

The 2023 Kia Sportage is a car that not only looks good and drives well, but also puts safety and peace of mind first. With its high-tech features, the Sportage’s theft-alarm system keeps an eye out for illegal entry and theft, making the car even safer. This system uses high-tech sensors to identify any movement or intrusion. This sets off an alarm and turns on the car’s lights as a deterrent. This security measure works well with the door locks and makes a full defense against possible threats. The door locks on the Sportage are an important part of the vehicle’s general security system. You can lock and unlock the doors by hand or use keyless entry. Whether you set off the theft alarm or make sure the doors are locked, the 2023 Kia Sportage shows that it cares about your safety and the safety of your vehicle. This makes driving a confident and reassuring experience.

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Theft-alarm system

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages:

1. Armed stage
2. Theft-alarm stage
3. Disarmed stage
   

If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

CAUTION
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

Armed stage

Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1. Turn off the engine.
2.  Make sure that all doors, the hood and liftgate are closed and latched.
3.  Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with the smart key in your possession. After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is armed. If any door (or liftgate) or hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and the chime will not operate and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all doors and liftgate and hood are closed after the lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights blink once. The system can also be armed by locking the doors with the key from the front doors; however, the hazard warning lights will not blink using this method.
4. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the smart key. After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will operate once to indicate that the system is armed.

NOTICE
The theft-alarm system can be deactivated by an authorized Kia dealer. If you want this feature, consult an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the system is armed while a passenger(s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger(s) leaves the vehicle. If any door (or liftgate) or hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system enters the armed stage, the system will be disarmed to prevent unnecessary alarm.

Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.

• A front or rear door is opened without using the smart key.
•  The liftgate is opened without using the smart key.
•  The hood is opened. The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds, and repeat the horn 3 times unless the system is disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the folding key or smart key.

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when:

Using the remote key

• The door unlock button is pressed.
• The engine is started.
• The vehicle is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or more.

Using the smart key

• The door unlock button is pressed.
•  The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart key.
•  The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
  After pressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice (in smart key) to indicate that the system is disarmed.
  After pressing the unlock button, if any door (or liftgate) is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

NOTICE

•  Avoid trying to start the engine while  the alarm is activated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alarm stage.
  If the system is not disarmed with the folding key, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Then the system will be dis-armed.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
Adjusting alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust the theft alarm system in your vehicle. Improper installation of the alarm system could damage the vehicle or cause the system to malfunction.

NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper alterations, adjustments or modifications to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

Door locks

Know how to use the door lock so that you can lock or unlock the door if necessary.

With the smart key

Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors (and lift-gate). Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following for more details.

Locking
Pressing the button of the front driver side door handles with all doors closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors. If all doors and engine hood are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 inches (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the driver side door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should pull the driver side door handle. Even though you press the driver side door handle buttons, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of following occur:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch or ENGINE START STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
•  Any door except the liftgate is open.

Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front driver side door handles with all doors closed and locked, unlocks all the doors. The hazard warning lights blink twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 inches (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the front driver side door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 28 ~ 40 inches (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the front driver side door handle, other people can also open the door without possession of the smart key. After pressing the button, the doors will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.

With the mechanical key

1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver.
3.  Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lever (only the driver’s door can be locked/unlocked).
4. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front of the vehicle to lock. Only the driver’s door can be locked or unlocked.
   • If the door does not operate using the smart key, utilize the steps below to use the mechanical key.
   • Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter.
   • Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
   • When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are closed securely.

NOTICE

•  When locking the door with a  mechanical key, be aware that only the driver’s door can be locked/unlocked.
•  To lock all doors, operate the central lock switch inside the vehicle. Open the car door using the inner handle, then close the door and lock the driver’s door with a mechanical key.

NOTICE

• Be careful not to lose or scratch the cover when removing it.
•  When the key cover freezes and does not open, tap it lightly or indirectly warm (hand temperature, etc.) it up.
•  Do not apply excessive force to the  door and door handle. It may be dam-aged.

NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door lock  and door mechanisms may not work  properly due to freezing conditions.
•  If the door is locked/unlocked multiple  times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit  and prevent damage to system components.

WARNING

•  Securely close your door before you  begin driving. Failure to fully close your door may cause it to open during vehicle operation.
•  Keep your body out of the way of the closing door to prevent injuries.

WARNING
If any passengers must remain in the vehicle while it is very hot or cold out-side, there is risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the out-side when there are passengers in the vehicle.

CAUTION
Do not unnecessarily open and close the door repeatedly or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.

NOTICE
Always place the ENGINE START/STOP button in the OFF position, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

• To lock a door without the key, push the central door lock button (1) when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position and close the door (2).
  
•  If you lock the door with the central door lock button (1), all vehicle doors will lock automatically.

NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

You can operate door locks with the door lock handle or central door lock switch.

With the door handle

• Front door
  If the inner door handle is pulled when the door is locked, the door will unlock and open.
• Rear door
  If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock. If the inner door handle is pulled once more, the door will open.

Door lock malfunction

If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:

• Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.
• Move to the cargo area and open the liftgate.

WARNING
Do not pull the inner door handle of driver’s (or passenger’s) door while the vehicle is moving.

With central door lock switch

Driver side

Passenger side

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Doors indicating light
   Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.
   •  To lock all vehicle doors, press the central door lock switch (1) of driver and passenger side.
   • To unlock all vehicle doors, press central door unlock switch (2) of driver and passenger side.
     When all vehicle doors are locked, the indicating lights (3) on the driver’s door and passenger’s door will turn on. If any door is unlocked, it would go off.
     If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any door is opened, the doors will not lock even though the central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING
Doors

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows down.
•  Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Open-ing a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.

NOTICE
Unlocked vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING
Unattended children/animals
Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, caus-ing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle.

Door lock/unlock features

The vehicle is equipped with door lock/unlock features for the safety and convenience of passengers.

Impact sensing door unlock system
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy.

Speed sensing door lock system
All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph (15 km/h). You can activate or deactivate the auto door lock/unlock features in the vehicle. 

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock is located on the edge of each rear door. When the child safety lock is in the lock position (1), the rear door will not open if the inner door handle is pulled. To lock the child safety lock, insert a key (or screwdriver) into the hole and turn it to the lock position. To allow a rear door to be opened from inside the vehicle, unlock the child safety lock. To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle (2).

WARNING
Rear door locks
If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out and be severely injured or killed. To prevent children from opening the rear doors from the inside, the rear door safety locks should be used when-ever children are in the vehicle.

WARNING

•  The system does not detect every obstacle approaching the vehicle exit.
• The driver and passenger are responsible for the accident occurred while exiting the vehicle. Always check the surrounding before you exit the vehicle.

In case of an emergency

If the electrical power door lock switch is not operating (e.g., dead car battery) the only way to lock the door(s) is with the mechanical key from the outside key hole.
Doors without an outside key hole can be locked as follows:

1. Open the door.
2. Insert the key into the emergency door lock hole and turn the key to the lock position as shown.
   
3.  Close the door securely.

NOTICE
If the electrical power to door lock switch is not operating (e.g., dead car battery) and the liftgate is closed, you will not be able to open the liftgate until power is restored.

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is pro-vided to help prevent exiting the vehicle with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.

• When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, the “Check rear seats” warning message appears on the cluster.

A: Check rear seats
You can activate or deactivate the ROA from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display. If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the web-site via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.
The option can be found under the following menu:

1. Press the MODE button ( ) several times on the steering wheel until ‘User Settings’ menu appears on the LCD.
2. Select ‘Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert’ with the MOVE switch ( / ) and the OK button on the steering wheel.

If your vehicle is equipped with the infotainment system, the option can be found under the following menu:

1. Press the SETUP button of the infotainment system.
2. Press ‘Vehicle → Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert’ on the infotainment system screen.

WARNING
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system does not actually detect objects or people in the rear seat. By using a rear door opened and closed history, the system informs the driver that there may be something in the rear seat.

CAUTION

•  The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system uses a rear door opened and closed history.
•  The history is reset after the driver  turns off ignition normally, exits the vehicle and locks the door remotely. So even if a rear door does not reopen, the ROA system alert can occur.
•  For example, after the ROA system alert occurs, if the driver does not lock the door, and drives again, the alert can occur.

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