Kia EV6: Opening and closing / When the Approach unlock is activated

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• Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

When approaching the Kia EV6 within approximately 1 ft. (30 cm) of either the driver’s or front passenger’s door while carrying the registered smart key, the exterior door handles automatically extend outward and the doors unlock for convenient entry.

At the same time, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the confirmation chime sounds twice, notifying the driver that the Kia EV6 has recognized the smart key and unlocked the vehicle successfully.

After the initial approach detection, the Kia EV6 continues searching for the smart key signal approximately every 5 seconds. If the smart key is no longer detected nearby, the vehicle automatically locks the doors again and the retractable door handles return to their original recessed position.

The intelligent Approach Unlock feature enhances convenience while maintaining the aerodynamic exterior styling of the Kia EV6.

When the Approach unlock is deactivated

When the Approach Unlock feature is disabled, the exterior door handles of the Kia EV6 remain recessed even when the driver approaches the vehicle while carrying the smart key.

To unlock the driver’s door manually, touch the lock/unlock sensor located on the driver-side exterior door handle while all doors are closed and locked. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the confirmation chime sounds twice to indicate that the driver’s door has been unlocked.

Touch the driver-side door handle sensor once more to unlock all doors of the Kia EV6. The hazard warning lights and chime operate twice again to confirm that every door has been unlocked successfully.

Touching the lock/unlock sensor on the front passenger-side door handle while all doors are locked unlocks all vehicle doors simultaneously. The hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm the unlocking operation.

If no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds, the Kia EV6 automatically locks the doors again and retracts the exterior door handles back into their closed position.

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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

When all doors are completely closed, touch the sensor area located on the front exterior door handle while carrying the Kia EV6 smart key. The exterior handles automatically retract and all doors lock securely.

After locking is completed, the hazard warning lights flash once and the chime sounds once to confirm successful operation.

The advanced touch sensor locking system of the Kia EV6 provides quick and convenient vehicle access without needing to remove the smart key from your pocket or bag.

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Mechanical key

Press the front section (1) of the Kia EV6 exterior door handle to extend the rear section outward. While continuing to press the front portion, insert the mechanical emergency key (2) into the lock cylinder with the key handle facing downward, as illustrated.

To lock the Kia EV6 door manually, turn the key toward the front (left side) of the vehicle. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the rear (right side) of the vehicle.

The mechanical emergency key provides backup access to the Kia EV6 during situations involving battery discharge, freezing temperatures, or electronic malfunction.

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