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Remote Smart Parking Assist
Feature (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with 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 details, refer to “Remote
Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in
chapter 7.
Panic alarm
A panic alarm feature is available on the
remote key. When this button is pressed
for about 1 second, the horn will sound
and the hazard lights will blink for about
30 seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the remote key.
Push Button Start/Stop (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with a push
button start instead of a key cylinder.
You can leave your Smart Key in your
pocket or purse when you start your
vehicle.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
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.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
• Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause
the internal circuit of the smart key
to malfunction which may not be
covered under warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key:
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Press and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the
mechanical key into the key hole on the
door.
Key Cylinder (Driver Door)
A key cylinder is located on the driver
side door handle hidden behind a plastic
cover. Using the mechanical key, push
and hold the key cylinder cover release
button located on the underside of the
door handle.
Use the mechanical key inserted into
the release button slot to pry the cover
outward. Once the cover is off, the
mechanical key can be inserted into the
key cylinder to lock or unlock the vehicle.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
key FOB, put the key into the key FOB
hole and push inward until a click sound
is heard.

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Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working properly,
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
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Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool or utility blade to pry open the cover of the smart key. Use
caution not to damage the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key.
If you suspect your smart key might have
sustained some damage, or you feel
your smart key is not working correctly,
it is recommended that you 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 (if
equipped)
The immobilizer system helps protect
your vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When the Engine 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.
Place the ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position, then place the ignition
switch to the ON position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (for example,
key chain) is near the key. The engine
may not start because the metal may
interrupt the transponder signal from
transmitting normally.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, it is
recommended that you contact your
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.

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Before you leave your vehicle, verify that
your vehicle is locked. When using your
smartphone Digital Key on the front door
handle, listen to hear that the door lock
has actuated, and then pull the handle
within 3 seconds to confirm the doors
are locked.
Note that you will not be able to lock
your vehicle using your smartphone
Digital Key under the following
circumstances:
• The Proximity / Smart Key is in the vehicle.
• The POWER button is in ACC or ON position.
• Any of the doors, hood and trunk is opened.
• The vehicle battery is discharged
If the smartphone Digital Key does not
work properly, try again by removing the
smartphone away from the door handle
(more than 4 inches) and try it again.
Note that when the doors have been
unlocked using the smartphone Digital
Key, the Lock/Unlock switch on the driver
door may not be immediately available.
(If you attempt to lock the doors using
the driver door lock switch, the doors will
lock and then immediately unlock when
you close the door.) Start-up with Digital Key
1. After placing your registered
smartphone ont
o the authentication
pad (same location as the wireless
charging pad), step on the brake and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
2. After the engine has started, you can remove your smartphone from the
authentication pad. If you would
like to charge your phone using the
wireless charger, leave your phone
on the pad. Wireless charging should
begin automatically after about 5 to
20 seconds. Note that all the doors
must be closed before to enable the
wireless charging feature.
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[A] : Wireless Charging Pad (In-vehicle Authentication
Pad)

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Information
After reconnecting the vehicle battery
power supply or charging the battery, it
may take time to operate due to remote
renewal of security information. In this
case, when you lock or unlock the doors
using your smartphone Digital Key, it
may take a little longer for the vehicle to
authenticate. Hold your smartphone near
the NFC door handle sensor for a few
seconds or until you hear the door locks
actuate.
Note that if your vehicle is parked in an
area where cell coverage is weak, the
smartphone Digital Key can still be used on
for a limited number of times to unlock and
start your vehicle.
After starting your vehicle, it is
recommended to leave your smartphone
on the wireless charging pad until cell
phone service is stronger and digital key
authentication can occur.
Once authentication is complete, the
wireless charger will turn on (wireless
charging LED will illuminate).
CAUTION
The engine can be turned on if the
registered smartphone or card key is
placed on the interior authentication
pad (wireless charger). Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle
when using the smartphone Digital Key.
Serious injury or death can occur.
Do not leave anyone in the vehicle
without knowledge of the Digital Key
system when using the smartphone
Digital Key. Always have the registered
digital key (smartphone) or card key
with you to prevent vehicle theft when
leaving the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
Remote Features from Your Smartphone
with the Digital Key

App
To use the remote features from your
smartphone with the Digital K
ey app,
make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
Connecting Your Vehicle with Digital Key
1. Open the Hyundai Digital Key app on your smartphone and select your
vehicle within the app.
2. Approach your vehicle with your smartphone in hand. Be sure that
your phone is unlocked and the
app is running. If your vehicle does
not automatically connect, you can
press the connect button on the app.
Remote features on the Digital Key
app will be available as soon as your
vehicle is connected.
Remote Features Using Digital Key
You can perform several vehicle
functions using the Digital Key app,
including door lock/unlock, panic ON/
OFF, remote engine start/stop and
opening the liftgate. The icon for each
function is shown in the Digital Key
app, and will be highlighted when the
operation is performed. Haptic feedback
from your phone will occur when the
icon is selected.
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle
using the Hyundai digital key app if any
of the following occurs:
• The POWER button is in ACC or ON position.
• Any doors are open.
When the smartphone and the vehicle
are connected by the Bluetooth function
but the remote control command
cannot be received over 5 minutes, the
remote control connection is cancelled
automatically.

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CAUTION
• If metallic window tint was applied
to your vehicle, it may cause
bad Bluetooth connection or
performance degradation of the
digital key.
• If multiple users operate the remote
control function simultaneously, the
connection between the digital key
and the vehicle might result in failed
commands. Please connect and
operate the remote control function
only the necessary user.
• When using the remote control
operation, the driver (the remote
control user) should leave the vehicle
after confirming the door lock (the
chime sounds once and the hazard
warning lights blink).
• The remote functions of the Digital
Key app enables the vehicle to be
controlled from a set distance. If
the digital key or the vehicle goes
beyond the operable distance, the
remote control function might be
disconnected or cancelled.
• If the digital key (smartphone) is
connected with the vehicle for the
remote control, the driver with the
key goes far away from the vehicle,
the function might not work.
• If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to several
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. You should
not cover the smartphone with your
hand or place other devices which
can cause frequency interference. It
may result in poor performance.
• If the remote control function is not
available, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors. Remote Start with Digital Key
• Using the Hyundai Digital Key app
on your phone, press the Door Lock
button and then press the Remote
Start button (buttons must be pressed
within about 4 seconds). If all the
doors of your vehicle are closed
(including the hood and the liftgate),
the engine will be automatically
started.
Note that when the remote start
feature is activated, the hazard
warning lights will blink two times
and a chime will sound before engine
startup. Also note the following:
• The climate control system will come on using the same settings from when
you last used the vehicle
• To turn off the engine, press the Remote Engine Stop button within the
Hyundai Digital Key app.
• The engine will remain running for approximately 10 minutes, and then
engine will automatically shut OFF.
• To keep the engine running, access the vehicle and place the smartphone
on the wireless charging pad
(authentication pad) while the engine
is still in remote engine-ON mode.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6.

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CAUTION
• Do not leave the registered digital
key (smartphone) and card key in
your vehicle. Please carry around
your keys all the times.
• If you happen to lose your digital
key (smartphone) or card key
registered as a main user’s key, you
should immediately delete the key
on the vehicle’s key menu. For more
information, refer to the Digital Key
Deletion in this chapter.
• If you registered your digital key
(smartphone) or card key in the
vehicle, a message appears on the
instrument cluster and let you know
the key is registered.
(Message: Digital key(s) active.)
• If you buy a used vehicle, you should
confirm the message and delete the
registered smartphone key and card
key. In this case, you should carry
your smart key.
• If you keep place the NFC card
of the digital key on the interior
authentication pad (wireless
charger) while driving, it may cause a
malfunction of the NFC card.
• You should remove your NFC card
of the digital key on the interior
authentication pad after turning on
the engine.
• Hyundai digital key app may not
work properly when the NFC or
Bluetooth communication between
smartphone and car is not good. •
If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to lots of
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. Especially,
you should not cover the smartphone
with your hand or place other
devices which can cause frequency
interference. It may result in poor
performance.
• If the remote control function is not
activated, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors
• You should be careful not to
press the remote control button
on the digital key (smartphone)
accidentally.
• If the digital key (smartphone) is
discharged or defective or you
cannot use the digital key since the
vehicle battery is discharged, use the
inside door lock button to lock all of
the doors.

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[1] : Door handle authentication pad
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the NFC
car
d key, touch the card key near the
door handle NFC touch sensor of either
the driver side or passenger side door.
Hold the card key near the touch sensor
area for about 2 seconds. You will hear
the doors lock or unlock.
If you unlock your vehicle from the
passenger side door handle, then all the
doors will unlock. If you unlock your
vehicle from the driver side door handle,
then either the driver door only or all
the doors will unlock depending on the
setting of the Two Press Unlock feature.
Refer to User Settings to change the
Driver Door unlock mode.
To lock your vehicle using the NFC card
key, touch the card key near the door
handle NFC touch sensor of either the
driver side or passenger side door.
Before you leave your vehicle, verify
that your vehicle is locked. When using
your NFC card key on the front door
handle, listen to hear that the door lock
has actuated, and then pull the handle
within 3 seconds to confirm the doors
are locked. Inoperable condition
When using the NFC card key to lock or
unlock your vehicle, be sure to touch
the card key near the center of the door
handle to enable the sensor to activate.
Note that you must take the card out of
your wallet or purse to use the card key
correctly. If the card key is not touching
the door handle sensor or is in close
proximity to other NFC-enabled cards, it
may not work.
Note that if you attempt to use the
NFC card key to lock the doors, the
doors will not lock under the following
circumstances:
• The Smart Key is in the vehicle
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or ON position
• Any of the doors are open (except for the liftgate)
If this occurs, then a chime will sound
for about 3 seconds. Check the vehicle
before attempting to lock the car again.
If you have difficulty locking or unlocking
the vehicle using the NFC card key,
remove the card key away from the door
handle sensor for a few seconds (card
key must be more than 4 inches away)
and then retry.
If the card key is damaged or bent, the
sensor on the door handle may not
properly detect the card key. If this
occurs contact your authorized Hyundai
dealer for a card key replacement.
Be careful not to damage the card
key or expose the card key to extreme
temperatures or direct sunlight for long
periods of time.
Note that when the doors have been
unlocked using the NFC digital card key,
the Lock/Unlock switch on the driver
door may not be immediately available.
(If you attempt to lock the doors using
the driver door lock switch, the doors will
lock and then immediately unlock when
you close the door.)

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Start-up with Card key
After placing your registered card key
ont
o the interior authentication pad
(wireless charger), step on the brake and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
WARNING
• If you do not place the digital key
(card key) onto the center of the
interior authentication pad (wireless
charger) exactly, the card key may
not be recognized. If the engine is
not turned on, adjust and place the
key again.
• If you overlap and use the key
with NFC-enabled cards such as
transportation card or credit card,
the card key may not be recognized.
• If the digital key (card key) does not
work, please detach the key around
4 inches (0.1 m) from the handle
authentication pad and retry to
contact.
• The card key may be damaged due to
impact. It would not work properly if
the key is damaged. You should buy a
new card and register again.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
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„„Type BType B
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Enabling or Disabling the Digital Key
Feature
Enabling or Disabling the Digital Key
F
eature If you want to temporarily
disable the digital key feature
(smarphone app and NFC card key), you
can do so in the user settings menu.

à With Navigation screen :
From the infotainment screen menu,
go to [Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key]
- [Enable Digital Keys] (deselect)

à Without navigation screen :
From cluster menu, go to [Digital Key]
- [Enable Digital Keys] (deselect)
Information
In order to disable the digital key feature
in the user settings menu, you must have
the smart key in your possession inside the
car.

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WARNING
• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion. If the doors
are unlocked, the risk of being
thrown from the vehicle in a crash is
increased.
• 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, causing death or serious injury
to the elderly, unattended children
or animals who cannot escape from
the vehicle. Children might operate
features of the vehicle that could injure
them, or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle.
WARNING
Always secure your vehicle.
Leaving your vehicle unlocked increases
the potential risk to you or others from
someone hiding in your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, while
depressing the brake, shift the gear
to the P (Park) position, engage the
parking brake, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF position,
close all windows, lock all doors, and
always take the key with you.
CAUTION
Opening a door when something is
approaching may cause damage or
injury. Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcycles,
bicycles or pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
WARNING
Do not remain in your vehicle for long
periods of time during inclement
weather or in extreme temperature
conditions (cold or hot). Doing so may
risk possible injury or even death. Do
not lock the vehicle from the outside
when someone is in the vehicle.
In case of an emergency
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If the electrical power door lock switch
is not operating (for example, dead car
battery) the only way to lock the door(s)
is with the mechanical key from the
outside key hole.
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
horizontally to lock.
3. Close the door securely.
Information
If the electrical power to door lock switch
is not operating (ex. dead car battery) and
the liftgate is closed, you will not be able to
open the liftgate until power is restored.

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
This system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables. The horn will sound and
the hazard warning lights will blink
continuously if any of the following
occur: - A door is opened without using the smart key.
- The liftgate is opened without using the smart key.
- The engine hood is opened.
The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then
the system resets. To turn off the alarm,
unlock the doors with the smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically
sets 30 seconds after you lock the
doors and the liftgate. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors and
the liftgate from outside the vehicle with
the smart key or by touching the touch
sensor on the outside of the door handle
with the smart key in your possession.
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to indicate the
system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening
any door, the liftgate, or the hood
without using the smart key will cause
the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the
hood, the liftgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set, check
the hood, the liftgate, or the doors are
fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Information
• Do not lock the doors until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If the
remaining passenger leaves the vehicle
when the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the
smart key, open the doors by using the
mechanical key and start the engine by
directly pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the smart key.
• If the system is disarmed by unlocking
the vehicle, but neither a door or the
liftgate is opened within 30 seconds, the
doors will relock and the system will
rearm automatically.