2026 Sportage HEV shown.

Depending on the model, there may be one of two exterior door handle types: Button o Capacitive Touch. Each type allows you to lock or unlock the driver’s door, all doors, and the liftgate when the Smart Key* fob is within range.

Button-Type Door Handles

These handles include a physical button (A) on the driver and front passenger doors that controls locking and unlocking.

How to Unlock

  • With the Smart Key* fob nearby, press the button on the door handle.
    • Wait for a sound indicating the door is unlocked before pulling the handle.
  • If 2-Press Unlock is enabled:
    • Press once to unlock only the driver’s door.
    • Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
    • You can turn this feature on or off in Vehicle Settings on the infotainment screen.

How to Lock

  • With the Smart Key* within range, press the button on the door handle to lock all doors.

Manijas de puertas táctiles capacitivas

These handles use sensors located on or around the door handle to detect touch.

How to Unlock

  • With the Smart Key* fob in range, reach into the handle and pull (A).
    • Wait for a sound indicating the door is unlocked before pulling the handle.
  • If 2-Press Unlock is enabled:
    • Reach into the handle once to unlock the driver’s door.
    • Reach in again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
    • You can adjust this setting in Vehicle Settings.

Important note: The indentation on the handle is for locking only. It will not unlock the vehicle like older Kia models.

How to Lock

  • Touch the indentation on the handle (B) while the Smart Key is within range.

Special Notes for EV6 and EV9

  • When auto unlock is enabled, the handles pop out and unlock as you approach.
  • To lock, touch the indentation.
  • If auto unlock is disabled, the indentation must be pressed to unlock.

How to Enable or Disable the 2-Press Unlock Feature

  • From the Setup menu, select Vehicle.
  • Select Door.
  • Tap 2-Press Unlock to turn the feature on or off.

* Información de seguridad importante y exenciones de responsabilidad legal se pueden encontrar en el enlace en la parte inferior de la página.

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