Kia EV6: Opening and closing / Linking and unlinking profile

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Opening and closing / Linking and unlinking profile

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How to link user profile

  1. Open the infotainment settings menu and select Setup > User profile > Profile setting > Link Digital Key (Smartphone) to begin the Kia EV6 profile linking process.

  2. After selecting Link, the digital key associated with the registered smartphone number and its [Group] will connect to the chosen user profile. Continue following the instructions displayed on the infotainment screen.

  3. Once the connection process finishes successfully, the message Digital Key Link Complete. will appear on the Kia EV6 infotainment display.

  4. Press the Link button again if necessary and select the preferred smartphone from the displayed list of registered devices. Complete the linking process according to the on-screen guidance.

  5. When setup is finalized, the infotainment system will confirm completion with the message Digital Key Link Complete.

How to unlink user profile

  1. Select Setup > User Profile > Profile Setting > Link Digital Key (Smartphone) from the Kia EV6 infotainment system. Then remove the linked smartphone from the User Profile settings menu. Unlinking is available only when a digital key has already been connected to a user profile.

  2. When the unlinking process is completed successfully, the infotainment system will display the message Digital key is unlinked.

The Kia EV6 Digital Key 2 personalization system is especially convenient for households with multiple drivers because it can automatically switch user environments based on the detected smartphone profile.

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  • A single smartphone cannot remain linked to multiple driver profiles simultaneously, such as Driver 1 and Driver 2. The Kia EV6 will always prioritize the most recently connected profile and automatically remove previous associations.

  • The user profile can only be linked when the Digital Key 2 has already been properly registered both on the smartphone and inside the Kia EV6 vehicle system. The smartphone cannot be paired with another vehicle’s digital key at the same time.

  • The NFC card key version of Kia Digital Key 2 does not support personalized profile linking.

  • If the user profile linked to the smartphone digital key is removed, you must register and personalize the Kia EV6 Digital Key 2 again by reconnecting the desired profile.

  • The infotainment system interface and menu layout may vary after future software updates. For the latest functionality and menu locations, consult the infotainment manual and quick reference guide supplied with your Kia EV6.

Vehicle personalization operation

The personalization features connected to Kia EV6 Digital Key 2 operate automatically under the following conditions:

  • Touch the driver’s exterior door handle using the smartphone linked to your user profile to lock or unlock the doors. Personalization does not activate when only the front passenger door is used.

  • The Kia EV6 personalization system becomes available only after the smartphone digital key has been linked through the infotainment profile settings menu.

  • The personalization function works when the vehicle is switched off or remotely started. If the Kia EV6 has not been remotely started, profile personalization may not activate through the digital key alone.

Once the linked smartphone is recognized, the Kia EV6 can automatically restore seat memory, climate preferences, infotainment settings, navigation history, and other customized driver features.

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The active user profile operates according to the following Kia EV6 door lock and unlock conditions:

Item

Personalization operation

Initial value

Guest

Profile linked smartphone key

Linked profile

Profile unlinked smartphone key

Recently activated profile

NFC card key

Smart key

Vehicle personalization with Digital Key 2

The Kia EV6 personalization system linked with Digital Key 2 can automatically restore numerous comfort, convenience, infotainment, and driving settings each time the associated smartphone profile is detected.

System

Personalization Item

Infotainment Settings menu

Head Up Display (HUD)

HUD image position adjustment and information display preferences

Lamp

One-touch turn signal blink count configuration

Instrument cluster

Cluster information display layout, voice guidance volume, and welcome sound settings

Seat

Driver seat position memory

Smart heating, steering wheel heating, and seat ventilation ON/OFF settings

Door

Automatic lock and unlock configuration

Smartphone wireless charging

Wireless charging activation or deactivation

Air conditioning

Temperature unit selection, automatic ventilation, air intake settings, and window defroster operation

Navigation

Preferred navigation guidance volume

Recent destinations and route history

User preset

My menu customization and radio preset settings

Phone connectivity

Preferred Bluetooth connection priority

CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink ON/OFF settings

Air conditioning

Operating condition

Latest saved climate control conditions including Temperature (AUTO), air flow direction, fan speed, air conditioner status, air intake mode, SYNC, front windshield defroster settings, and OFF mode

The Kia EV6 Digital Key 2 personalization technology helps create a more intuitive and driver-focused experience by restoring favorite settings automatically whenever the linked smartphone profile is detected.

For additional information regarding personalization functions, refer to the Kia EV6 infotainment system manual.

CAUTION

If you leave the Kia EV6 Digital Key 2 smartphone inside the vehicle after locking or unlocking the doors or after starting the vehicle with the smart key, the doors may still be locked using the central locking switch. Always carry your registered digital key smartphone with you when exiting the vehicle.

Used Vehicle/Digital Key 2 Maintenance

How to register Digital Key 2 (card key)

Purchasing used vehicle

Other information:

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Range guide

Range guide Distance to empty Distance to empty (low energy economy) Energy economy gauge Distance to empty (high energy economy) The Kia EV6 Range Guide is designed to help drivers achieve more efficient and economical electric driving by analyzing current energy usage and historical driving data.

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Forward/side safety function

Braking intervention is released approximately two seconds after shifting into D (Drive) or approximately five minutes after shifting into R (Reverse). Once braking control is released, immediately press the brake pedal and carefully check the area around the vehicle before continuing. Braking assistance is cancelled in the following situations: The transmission is shifted to P (Park) or R (Reverse).

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