Kia EV2: Remote Smart Parking Assist operation / Remote Operation

Operating order

The advanced Remote Operation feature in your modern Kia EV2 functions systematically through precise sequential stages:

1. Getting ready to remotely move forward and backward

2. Remotely moving forward and backward

1. Getting ready to remotely move forward and backward

There are two distinct ways to prepare and activate the Remote Operation function on your Kia EV2 depending on your immediate parking environment.

Method (1): Using the function with vehicle off

Within a certain range from the vehicle press the door lock () button on the smart key or digital key and lock all doors securely. Press and hold the Remote Start button () within 4 seconds until the vehicle powertrain activates.

For more comprehensive details on remotely starting the Kia EV2, refer to the Keys section of the manual.

Method (2): Using the function with vehicle on

1. 1. Leave the vehicle with your key securely in hand and close all doors completely.

2. 2. Press and hold the designated parking button on the Smart Key to initialize.

1. Park the Kia EV2 cleanly in front of the tight space where you intend to utilize the Remote Operation function, and shift the gear selector firmly into P (Park).

2. Press and hold the Parking/View () button to turn on Smart Parking Assist. A clear message indicating Under REMOTE control will appear on the infotainment system screen.

3. Get out of the vehicle carrying your smart key and ensure all doors are fully closed.

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2. Remote Operation

Method (1): Using the Smart key

1. Press and hold either the Forward ( ) or Backward ( ) button on your smart key.

   • The Remote Smart Parking Assist system will automatically control the steering wheel, vehicle speed, and gear shifting, ensuring the Kia EV2 moves precisely in the direction of the button pressed.

   • Whilst the Remote Operation function is active, releasing the button will cause the Kia EV2 to immediately stop and pause control. Movement will resume instantly once the button is pressed and held down again.

2. Hold down the Forward ( ) or Backward ( ) button continuously until the Kia EV2 reaches your exact target location.

3. When remote maneuvering is complete, get inside the Kia EV2 with your smart key or press the Remote Start ( ) button on the key from the outside.

   • A confirmation message will appear on the infotainment screen, and the Kia EV2 will automatically shift into P (Park) while engaging the electronic parking brake.

   • When the Remote Start ( ) button is pressed, the vehicle will turn off completely. If the driver is already seated inside, the Kia EV2 will retain the ON position.

Method (2): Using the Digital key

1. Swipe the vehicle icon in your preferred direction on the Remote Forward/Backward smartphone screen to command the Kia EV2.

   • While the icon is actively swiped, Remote Smart Parking Assist manages steering, gear shifts, and vehicle speed autonomously, mirroring the directional swipe on your Digital Key interface.

   • Releasing your finger during the maneuver will temporarily halt the Kia EV2. Simply swipe and hold again to resume movement.

2. Maintain the swipe action on the Digital Key interface until the Kia EV2 successfully reaches the desired stopping position.

3. After the remote sequence finishes, board the Kia EV2 or press the Exit option on your digital device.

   • A completion prompt appears on the dashboard screen, prompting the system to shift into P (Park) and apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

   • Pressing the exit action powers down the Kia EV2, whereas boarding keeps the electronic systems active.

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WARNING

Remote Smart Parking Assist operation status

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How to turn off Remote Operation function whilst operating

• Press the Parking/View () button or shift the gear away from P (Park) while the infotainment screen guides you during method 2.

• Press the Parking Safety () button or tap Cancel directly on the infotainment display.

• Press the Remote Start () button on your smart key or tap the end button (X) on your digital key app to shut down the system and power off the Kia EV2.

• Opening and stepping into the Kia EV2 with your smart key deactivates remote mode while keeping the vehicle ignition powered on.

The function will pause in the following conditions when:

When the Remote Operation system pauses, your Kia EV2 will bring itself to a safe stop. Once the obstructing condition clears, normal remote functioning can resume.

• A pedestrian, animal, or physical obstacle appears directly in the path of the moving Kia EV2

• Any door or the tailgate is left open

• The Forward () or Backward () button is released

• Multiple conflicting buttons are pressed simultaneously on the smart key fob

• Digital key swipe gestures or touchscreen inputs fail to complete properly on your smartphone

• The smart key or digital device moves farther than 4 m (13 ft.) away from the Kia EV2 body

• Another button on a separate smart key is pressed concurrently

• Active safety systems like Parking Collision-Avoidance, Blind-Spot, or Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance engage

The function will cancel in the following conditions when:

When the Remote Operation function cancels completely, the Kia EV2 will automatically halt, shift into P (Park), and engage the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

• The steering wheel experiences manual steering input

• The gear selector is shifted while the Kia EV2 is in motion

• The EPB is manually activated while the vehicle rolls

• The vehicle hood/bonnet is opened

• The brake pedal or accelerator is depressed while doors are closed

• The smart key is detected outside while the driver's door is open and the brake pedal is pushed

• Sudden unintended acceleration occurs

• Vehicle wheel slip or loss of traction is detected

• A wheel becomes wedged against an immovable obstacle

• Approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds elapse since the Remote Operation sequence was initiated

• The road gradient exceeds safe operational limits

• The total travel distance of the Kia EV2 surpasses 20 m (66 ft.) during a single remote session

• Steering, braking, shifting, or drive control units experience hardware communication errors

• The smart key malfunctions or suffers from a critically low battery

• ABS, TCS, or ESC stability systems trigger due to slippery roadway conditions

• The vehicle's security Theft Alarm System starts sounding

• The charging port door pops open unexpectedly