KIA Niro: Replacing the key battery
Operation
- Pry open the key cover gently.
- Replace the old battery with a new battery.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON 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.
INFORMATION
The battery is CR2032 (3V).
WARNING
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous even if the vehicle is ACC or ON position.
Unattended children could place the mechanical key in the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children, when the engine is running.
CAUTION
- The remote key or smart key is
designed to give you years of troublefree
use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
- Using the wrong battery can cause
the remote key or smart key to malfunction.
Be sure to use the correct battery.
- To avoid damaging the remote key or 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 regulation.
NOTICE
- If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the vehicle. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
- A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
- When the smart key does not work properly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
- If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for smart key operation will pause. Lift the smart key to activate the detection again (if equipped).
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Armed stage
The system provides an
audible alarm and the hazard
warning lights blink if
triggered. The system is
operated in 3 stages.
Armed stage
Operation
Lock the doors by pressing the lock
button on the key or door handle.
The hazard warning li
Disarmed stage
Operation
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice after the doors are unlocked.
After pressing the door unlock button,
if any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
Operating condition(s)
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Type A
Type B
Operation
Press the switch to turn the room
lamp on and off.
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Operation
Open the tailgate. The lamp will turn
on.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Operation
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