Quick answer

The 2024 EV9 requires both smart keys inside during card registration; afterward the card works on the door-handle pad and charging pad.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for 2024 U.S.-market Kia EV9 vehicles equipped with Digital Key 2 and the NFC card key.

Required equipment / service
EV9 equipped with Digital Key 2 NFC Card Key
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • EV9 equipped with Digital Key 2 NFC Card Key
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for 2024 U.S.-market Kia EV9 vehicles equipped with Digital Key 2 and the NFC card key.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Kia EV9
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Enter the powered-on EV9 with both registered smart keys.

  2. 02

    Open Setup, Vehicle, Digital Keys, NFC Card Key and switch Use on.

  3. 03

    Place the NFC card key flat on the in-vehicle wireless charging/authentication pad.

  4. 04

    Select Save and keep the card in place until the confirmation message appears.

  5. 05

    Test door access by holding the card center on a door-handle authentication pad for more than two seconds; to start, place it on the charging pad, press the brake and press the EV button.

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Important limits

  • Both smart keys must be inside for registration, and one registered card cannot be used for another vehicle.
  • Do not leave the registered card on the charging pad or inside the unattended vehicle.
  • Credit cards, phones, thick wallets, heat or damage can interfere with NFC operation.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If Save is disabled, delete the previously stored card before registering another.
  • ✓If authentication fails, move the card about four inches away and touch the center of the pad again by itself.
  • ✓If starting fails, reposition the card on the charging pad before pressing the brake and EV button.
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Primary evidence

2024 Kia EV9 Digital Owner's Manual — Digital Key 2 Card Key

Relevant section or page: Digital Key 2 — Card Key. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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