Kia Picanto (JA): Door locks / Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Mechanical key

• Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock.
• If you lock/unlock the door with a key, the doors will lock/unlock.
• If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/ unlock automatically. (if equipped)
• From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once to unlock the driver’s door and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)
• 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 that doors are closed securely.

Transmitter/Smart key

• Doors can be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key). (if equipped)
• Doors can be locked and unlocked pressing the button of the outside door handle with the smart key in your possession.
• From the driver's door, press the unlock button once to unlock the driver's door and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)
• 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 that doors are closed securely.

NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door locks 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

• If you don't close the door securely, the door may open again.
• Be careful that someone's body and hands are not trapped when closing the door.

WARNING

If people must spend a longer time in the vehicle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is rick of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.

CAUTION

Do not frequently repeat opening and closing of doors, or apply excessive force to a door while the door closer is operating.