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Kia Seltos: Digital Key 2 Touch / Personalized Profile and Vehicle Settings

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When a registered digital key is linked to a user profile, the Kia Seltos can automatically apply selected vehicle settings when that digital key is used. This may include door lock and unlock behavior with Digital Key 2 Touch and other personalized settings available through the infotainment system.

User profile linking and personalization are available for up to two drivers, allowing the Kia Seltos to provide a more convenient and customized driving experience for regular users.

Linking / Unlinking profile

How to link user profile

  1. Select 'Setup → User Profile → Profile Setting → Link Digital Key (Smartphone)' on the infotainment system settings menu.

  2. If you select 'Link', the digital key registered to the phone number and the selected user profile will be linked. Follow the instructions shown on the infotainment system screen.

  3. When the process is complete, the message 'Digital Key Link Complete.' will appear on the infotainment system screen.

How to unlink user profile

  1. Unlink the digital key from the User Profile settings. Unlinking is available only when a user profile is currently linked.

  2. When unlinking is complete, the message 'Digital key is unlinked.' will appear on the infotainment system screen.

Kia Seltos Digital Key personalized profile linking settings

NOTICE

  • The infotainment system may change after software updates. For the latest menu names, screen layout, and detailed operation, refer to the user's manual provided in the Kia Seltos infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

  • A single smart phone cannot be linked to both Driver 1 and Driver 2 profiles at the same time. Personalization will operate with the most recently linked user profile, and the previously linked profile will be automatically canceled.

  • A user profile can be linked only when a digital key is registered on both the smart phone and the Kia Seltos. A smart phone containing another vehicle's digital key cannot be linked to this vehicle profile.

  • If you remove the smart phone from the in-vehicle authentication pad or wireless charging pad before the profile linking process is complete, the link will not be saved.

  • If the user-profile-linked digital key is deleted from the smart phone, the digital key must be registered again and the user profile must be linked again to restore personalization.

  • The NFC card key cannot be linked with a personalized profile.

Vehicle personalization operation

The personalization function linked with Kia Seltos Digital Key 2 Touch operates under the following conditions:

  • Touch the driver's door handle with the profile-linked smart phone to lock or unlock the doors. Personalization does not operate when locking or unlocking the front passenger door.

  • The personalization function using the digital key becomes available after the digital key is linked through the infotainment system profile menu.

  • The personalization function works only when the vehicle is OFF or when the Kia Seltos has been started remotely. If the vehicle is not started remotely, personalization with the digital key may not operate.

Kia Seltos Digital Key personalized vehicle settings operation notice

NOTICE

User profile operation according to the door lock and unlock system is as follows.

Item

Personalization operation

Initial value

Guest

Profile linked smart phone key

Linked profile

Profile unlinked smart phone key

Recently activated profile

NFC card key

Recently activated profile

Smart key

Recently activated profile

Vehicle personalization with Digital Key 2 Touch

The available personalization functions in the Kia Seltos are listed below. When Digital Key 2 Touch is linked with a user profile, selected vehicle and infotainment preferences can be applied automatically for a more comfortable driving experience.

System

Personalization Item

Available Setting

User Settings menu

Lamp

Blink number of one-touch turn signal lamps

Cluster

Instrument cluster display

Information display on the cluster, voice volume, and welcome sound

Seat

Seat position

Driver seat position settings, depending on vehicle equipment

Door

Door lock settings

Automatic door lock/unlock and 2 Press Unlock

Smart phone wireless charging

Wireless charging

Wireless charging On/Off

Air conditioning

Climate preferences

Temperature unit, air inflow blocking, automatic ventilation, and window defroster On/Off

Infotainment Settings menu

Navigation

Preferred navigation system volume and recent destination information

Infotainment Settings menu

User preset

My Menu list settings and radio presets

Infotainment Settings menu

Phone connectivity

Bluetooth preferred connection and CarPlay/Android Auto/MirrorLink On/Off

Air conditioning

Operating condition

Latest operation settings for temperature AUTO mode, air flow direction, fan speed, air conditioner, air intake control, front windshield defroster, and OFF setting

For more information about Kia Seltos personalization settings, refer to the infotainment system manual.

Kia Seltos Digital Key 2 Touch personalized profile and vehicle settings

CAUTION

If you leave the digital key inside the Kia Seltos after locking or unlocking the doors, or after starting the vehicle with the smart key, the doors may be locked using the central door lock. Always keep the digital key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Emission control system

The emission control system of your Kia Seltos is covered by a written limited warranty. For detailed coverage information, refer to the Warranty & Consumer Information manual supplied with your vehicle. Your Kia Seltos is equipped with an emission control system designed to meet all applicable emission regulations. The system helps reduce harmful emissions while supporting proper engine performance and fuel efficiency.

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