Kia K900: Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Mechanical key

- After removing the cover (1) ~ (2), turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the front of the vehicle to lock (3), (4).
- If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, only the driver’s door
will lock/unlock.
- 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.
Smart key
- Doors can be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key).
- Doors can be locked and unlocked by pressing the button of the outside door
handle with the smart key in your possession.
- 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 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.
If a door isn’t closed completely but is closed to the first detent position,
the door will close automatically.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury:
Before closing the door, check there ...
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Restrictions in Handling Keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following procedures
will ensure your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with
the mechanical key.
To loc ...