warning HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 2023 Owners Manual
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smart key with you locks all doors and 
let the door handle to retract back.
Information • The side view mirror will fold if ‘Enable on 
Door Unlock’  is selected from the Settings 
menu in the infotainment system. Select  
Setup  > Vehicle  > Lights  > Welcome 
Mirror/Light  > Enable on Door Unlock .
• The door handle touch sensor operates  when the smart key is within 28-40 in. 
(0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle.
• If you lock the doors using the door handle  touch sensor, the doors are not locked under 
the following circumstances:
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The Start/Stop button is from ACC or ON position.
- Any door is open (except for the trunk).
• If this occurs, a chime sounds for about 3  seconds. Check the vehicle before 
attempting to lock the vehicle again.
 
WARNING Do not leave the smart key in your vehicle 
with children that are unattended or 
unsupervised.
Children could unintentionally press the 
Start/Stop button or could operate the 
power windows or other vehicle controls 
or even cause the vehicle to move. This 
may result in serious injury or death.
 
Information • To fold/unfold the side view mirror  simultaneously when the door is 
locked/unlocked, select  Setup > Vehicle  > 
Lights  > Welcome Mirror/Light  > 
Enable on Door Unlock  in the 
infotainment system.
• The door handle button will only operate  when the smart key is within 28-40 in.  (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle. 
Other people can also open the doors 
without the smart key in possession.
• After unlocking the doors, the doors will  lock automatically after 30 seconds unless a 
door is opened.
The infotainment system may change after 
software updates. For more information, refer 
to the user’s manual provided in the 
infotainment system and the quick reference 
guide.
 
Unlocking your vehicle
Manual type
B5000204
To unlock your vehicle using the door 
handle button or the smart key:
1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Pushing the button on the door  handle(engraved part) or press the 
Door Unlock button (2) on the smart 
key. All doors handles will be unlocked 
and the hazard warning lights will blink 
twice.
3. After unlocking the doors, the doors will  automatically re-lock after 30 seconds 
unless a door is opened.
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Electric type (if equipped)
B5002804
When you release the Two Press Unlock 
function
To unlock your vehicle using the door 
handle touch sensor or the smart key:
1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Touch the touch sensor on the door handle(engraved part) or press the 
Door Unlock button (2) on the smart 
key. All door handles will pop out and 
the doors will be unlocked and the 
hazard warning lights will blink and the 
chime will sound.
• If you unlock the doors using the passenger side door handle, all the 
doors are unlocked. If you unlock the 
doors using the driver side door 
handle, either the driver’s side door is 
unlocked or all the doors are 
unlocked depending on the setting 
for the Two Press Unlock feature. 
Change the Driver Door unlock mode 
by referring to “Setting the Two Press 
Unlock feature”.
Information • The side view mirror will unfold if  ‘Enable 
on Door Unlock’  is selected from the 
Settings menu in the infotainment system. 
Select  Setup  > Vehicle  > Lights  > 
Welcome Mirror/Light  > Enable on Door 
Unlock .
• The door handle button or touch sensor only  operates when the smart key is within 28-40 
in. (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle. • If you do not open the door after unlocking 
within 30 seconds, it returns to the lock 
mode.
 
Setting the Two Press Unlock feature
You can activate or deactivate the Two 
Press Unlock feature from the Settings 
menu in the infotainment system. Select  
Setup  > Vehicle  > Door  > Two Press 
Unlock .
Information The infotainment system may change after 
software updates. For more information, refer 
to the user’s manual provided in the 
infotainment system and the quick reference 
guide.
 
Setting the door lock/unlock prevention 
feature
The doors may lock or unlock if the touch 
sensor of the outside door handle is 
recognized while washing your vehicle or 
due to heavy rain.
To prevent unintentional door lock or 
unlock:
Press the lock button on the smart key 
and immediately press the unlock button 
along with the lock button for more than 
4 seconds. The hazard warning lights 
blink four times. At this time, the doors do 
not lock or unlock even though the touch 
sensor is touched on the outside door 
handle. To deactivate the function, press 
the door lock or unlock button on the 
smart key.
Information During a vehicle wash or rain, in order to 
minimize unintentional operation of the touch 
sensor, the touch sensor may become 
insensitive. This is not a malfunction.
 
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Opening the trunk
To open the trunk:
1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Press the trunk handle switch on the vehicle or press and hold smart key 
button(3) on the smart key for more 
than one second. The hazard warning 
lights blink twice and the trunk is 
opened. If you release the button while 
the trunk is being closed, it will stop 
working and the chime will sound for 
about 5 seconds.
Information The trunk open button only operates when the 
smart key is within 28 in. (0.7 m) from the 
trunk.
 
Remotely starting vehicle
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key. You must be within about 32 ft. (10 
m) from the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the Remote Start button  (5) on your smart key. You must press 
the button within 4 seconds from when 
you have pressed the door lock button. 
The hazard warning lights blink and the 
vehicle starts (  indicator on).
3. To turn off the vehicle, press the  Remote Start button (5) once.
Information • The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.
• The vehicle turns off (  indicator off) if  you get inside the vehicle without a 
registered smart key.
• The vehicle turns off if you do not get on the  vehicle within 10 minutes after remotely 
starting the vehicle.
• The Remote Start button may not operate if  the smart key is not within 32 ft. (10 m) 
from the vehicle. • The vehicle does not remotely start if the 
hood or trunk is open.
 
Remotely moving vehicle forward or 
if equipped
backward
Some models are equipped with the 
Remote Smart Parking Assist feature.
With the smart key, the vehicle can be 
moved forward or backward remotely to 
enter or exit a tight parking space.
For more information, refer to the 
“Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2)” 
section in chapter 7.
Using panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning 
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this 
button (4) is pressed for more than 1 
second. To stop the horn and lights, press 
any button on the smart key.
Starting the vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a Start/Stop 
button instead of a key cylinder. You can 
leave your smart key in your pocket or 
purse when you start your vehicle.
For more information, refer to the 
“Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
Information If the smart key is not moved for some time, 
the detection function for smart key operation 
will pause. Lift the smart key to activate the 
detection again.
 
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Battery replacement
If the smart key is not working properly, 
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2450
To replace the battery:
1. Put the slim tool into the key hole (1) to pry open the rear cover of the smart 
key.
B5000401
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery 
position is correct.
3. Reinstall the battery cover and smart  key cover.
B5000402
If you suspect your smart key might have 
sustained some damage, or you feel your 
smart key is not working correctly, 
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING This product contains a button battery.
If swallowed, a lithium button battery can 
cause severe or fatal injuries within 2  hours. Keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
If you think batteries may have been 
swallowed or placed inside any part of the 
body, seek immediate medical attention.
 
Information 
An inappropriately disposed battery can be 
harmful to the environment and human health. 
Dispose of the battery according to your local 
law(s) or regulations.
 
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system helps protect 
your vehicle from theft. If an improperly 
coded key (or other device) is used, the 
vehicle is disabled.
When the Start/Stop button is pressed to 
the ON position, the immobilizer system 
indicator should come on briefly, then go 
off. If the indicator starts to blink, the 
system does not recognize the coding of 
the key.
Press the Start/Stop button to the OFF 
position, then press the Start/Stop button 
to the ON position again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle may 
not recognize your smart key if another 
smart key device is nearby or a metal 
object such as a key chain is causing 
interference with the smart key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not start. 
Remove any metal objects or additional 
keys near the smart key before 
attempting to start the vehicle again.
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If the system repeatedly does not 
recognize the coding of the key, contact 
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add 
other devices to it. Electrical problems 
could result that may make your vehicle 
inoperable.
WARNING In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, 
do not leave spare keys anywhere in your 
vehicle. Your immobilizer password is a 
customer unique password and should be 
kept confidential.
 
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Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
rules.
Operation is subject to the following three 
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference  received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly  approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority 
to operate the device
 
if equipped
Hyundai Digital Key
Digital Key Application
To use HYUNDAI Digital Key mobile app, 
install the HYUNDAI Digital Key app on 
your smartphone.
Refer to the instructions in the digital key 
app:
Menu  > Application Info  > Tutorial
Available smartphone models can be 
found on smartphone manufactures' 
website or HYUNDAI website.
How To Save/Delete The 
Digital Key (Smartphone Key)
Setting digital key(smartphone key)
If the Near Field Communication (NFC) 
setting is enabled on your phone and your 
smartphone screen is unlocked, you can 
use the Digital Key feature.
Saving digital key(smartphone key)
B5026401
1. Turn on the vehicle with the smart key  and be sure to keep the smart key 
inside the vehicle during digital key 
registration.
2. Register your digital key (smartphone  key) in the infotainment system. From 
the Settings menu, go to  Setup > 
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• If you lose your smartphone or card key, immediately delete the key on the vehicle’s 
key menu. For more information, refer to 
the "Deleting Digital Key (Smartphone 
Key)" or "Deleting digital key (card 
key)"section in this chapter.
• If your registered smartphone key or card  key is in the vehicle, the digital key(s) 
active message appears on the instrument 
cluster.
• If you buy a used vehicle, delete the  registered smartphone key and card key.
• If the digital key is not working or the  vehicle battery is discharged, use the 
outside keyhole to lock all the doors.
 Door Locks
Operating Door Unlocks from 
Outside the Vehicle (Manual 
type)
Smart key
B5002803
B5002802
Push the button on the front outside door 
handle (the engraved part) while carrying 
the smart key with you, all doors will 
unlock.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice 
and chime also sounds twice.
Once the doors are unlocked, when press 
the front of the door handle (1) then rear 
of the door handle will pop out (2).
Pull the outside door handle to open the 
door.
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Operating Door Unlocks from 
Outside the Vehicle (Electric 
if equipped
type)
Smart key
Approach unlock system
The outside door handle will slide out and 
the doors will unlock when the driver 
approaches the vehicle possessing the 
smart key.
The driver can activate/deactivate the 
“Approach unlock” system on the 
infotainment system.
To activate Approach unlock system for 
only the driver’s seat, select Settings > 
Vehicle  > Door  > Unlock all doors  in the 
infotainment system.
To activate Approach unlock system, 
select  Settings  > Vehicle  > Door  > 
Activate approach unlock  in the 
infotainment system. The outside door 
handle will slide out and the door will 
unlock when the driver approaches the 
vehicle possessing the smart key. If 
Approaching unlock system is 
deactivated, the door handle will not slide 
out even when the driver approaches to 
the vehicle with the smart key. To unlock 
doors when Approach unlock system is 
deactivated, touch the lock/unlock 
sensor(engraved part) on the handle.
B5002801 B5002802_1
• When the 'Approach unlock' is 
activated:
- If you approach (within 40 in. (1 m)) the driver or front passenger’s door 
handle possessing the smart key, the 
outside door handles slide out and 
the doors are unlocked. In this case, 
Hazard Warning Flasher blinks twice 
and chime also sounds twice.
- After first approach, the vehicle tries  detecting the smart key every 5 
seconds and if the key is not 
detected, the doors will lock 
automatically and the handles will 
slide in.
B5002804
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B5002802_2
• When the 'Approach unlock' is deactivated: The handle does not slide 
out even when you approach with the 
smart key in possession. The doors are 
unlocked if you press the outside 
handle as the handles slide out.
• The doors will lock automatically and  the handles will slide in after 30 
seconds unless a door is opened.
Information In emergency situations, such as battery is 
dead, the outside electric door handle can still 
be operated in a way that the outside manual 
door handle operate.
 
Operating Door Locks from 
Outside the Vehicle (Manual 
type)
Smart key
B5000204
Push the button on the front outside door 
handle (the engraved part) while carrying 
the smart key with you, all doors will lock.
The hazard warning lights will blink and 
chime also sounds once.
Push the door to close.
Operating Door Locks from 
Outside the Vehicle (Electric 
if equipped
type)
Smart key
ONE1051013
When all doors are closed, touch the 
touch sensor on the front outside door 
handle (the engraved part) while carrying 
the smart key with you, outside door 
handle will return and doors will be 
locked.
The hazard warning lights will blink and 
chime also sounds once.
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Information When the door handle or the keyhole freeze 
and do not open, lightly tap or indirectly warm 
(for example, hand temperature) the keyhole.
Since the smart key and the mechanical key 
are separated, always carry the mechanical 
key in case the vehicle battery and the smart 
key battery are discharged.
 
In case of an emergency
B5003103
Doors without an outside key hole can be 
locked as follows:
1. Open the door.
2. Insert the key into the emergency door lock hole and turn the key to the lock 
position.
3. Close the door securely.
Information If the electrical power to door lock switch is 
not operating (for example, discharged 
vehicle battery) and the trunk is closed, you 
cannot open the trunk until power is restored.
 
WARNING • Always close and lock the doors while  the vehicle is moving. If the doors are 
unlocked, the risk of being thrown from 
the vehicle in a collision increases. • Do not pull the inner door handle of the 
driver’s or passenger’s door while the 
vehicle is moving.
 
WARNING Do not leave the elderly, children, or 
animals unattended in your vehicle. An 
enclosed vehicle can become extremely 
hot and the elderly, unattended children 
or animals who cannot escape the vehicle 
may be seriously injured or killed.
 
WARNING Always park your vehicle properly. 
Depress the brake pedal, change the gear 
to P (Park), apply the parking brake, press 
the Start/Stop button to the OFF position, 
close all windows, lock all doors, and 
always take the keys with you.
 
WARNING Be careful when opening doors and 
watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, 
or pedestrians approaching the vehicle to 
prevent serious injury or death.
 
Information To exit the vehicle if the power door lock does 
not function:
• Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly  (both electronic and manual) while 
simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and handles.
• Lower the driver’s front window and use  the mechanical key to unlock the door from 
outside.
 
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Auto Unlock Enable at Vehicle Off
When this feature is set in the 
infotainment system, all the doors will be 
unlocked automatically when the vehicle 
is turned off.
Information The infotainment system may change after 
software updates. For more information, refer 
to the user's manual provided in the 
infotainment system and the quick reference 
guide.
 
Additional unlock safety feature 
airbag deployment
As an additional safety feature, all doors 
will be automatically unlocked when an 
impact causes the airbags to deploy.
Child-Protector Rear Door 
Locks
B5003601
The child safety lock is provided to help 
prevent children seated in the rear from 
accidentally opening the rear doors. The 
rear door safety locks should be used 
whenever children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock is located on the 
edge of each rear door. When the child 
safety lock is in the lock position, the rear 
door will not open if the inner door handle 
is pulled.
To lock the child safety lock, insert a small 
flat blade tool (like a screwdriver or similar) (1) into the slot and turn it to the 
lock position as shown.
To allow a rear door to be opened from 
inside the vehicle, unlock the child safety 
lock.
WARNING Never allow children to open the rear 
doors while the vehicle is moving. They 
may fall out of the vehicle. Be sure to use 
the rear door safety locks whenever 
children are in the vehicle.
 
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