Kia Soul: Door lock/unlock in an emergency situation

Kia Soul 2009-2013 AM Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key / Door lock/unlock in an emergency situation

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the doors

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the doors by using the mechanical key.

1.Press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2).
2.Insert the key into the hole of the outside door handle. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock.
3. To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

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 normal operation of th ...

Battery replacement

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 unsure how to use your smart key or replace ...