Remote Smart Parking Assist Operation
Parking/View button |
Smart key |
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Location |
Name |
Symbol |
Description |
Inside vehicle |
Parking/View button |
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Press and hold the Parking/View button to turn on Remote Smart Parking Assist. Also, Forward/Reverse Parking Distance warning will automatically turn on. |
Smart key |
Remote Start button |
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Press the Remote Start button after the door is locked with the vehicle off to start the vehicle remotely. Press the Remote Start button while Remote Smart Parking or Remote Operation function is operating to end function operation. |
Forward button |
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When using the Remote Operation function, the vehicle moves in the direction of the button while the button is pressed. |
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Backward button |
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Operating order
Remote Operation operates in the following order:
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Getting ready to remotely move forward and backward
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Remotely moving forward and backward
1. Getting ready to remotely move forward and backward
There are two ways to operate Remote Operation function.
Method (1): Using the function with vehicle off
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Within a certain range from the vehicle press the door lock (
Ď ) button on the smart key and lock all doors.2C_RSPARemoteForwardRewardPrecedure
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Press and hold the Remote Start button (
Ĕ ) within 4 seconds until the vehicle starts. -
For more information on remotely starting the vehicle, refer to the "Remotely starting the engine" section in chapter 6.
For more information on remotely starting the vehicle, refer to the "Remotely starting the engine" section in chapter 6 of the complete Owner's Manual.
Method (2): Using the function with vehicle on
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Park the vehicle in front of the space where you want to use Remote Operation function, and shift the gear to P (Park).
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Press and hold the Parking/View (
ā ) button to turn on Smart Parking Assist. A message "Under Remote Control" will appear on the infotainment system.2C_RemoteForwardRewardProcedure_2
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Get out of the vehicle with the smart key and close all doors and liftgate.
'Agree' must be selected on the infotainment system and the infotainment system has to operate properly to use Remote Operation function.
2. Remotely moving forward and backward

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- Forward
- Backward
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Press and hold one of the Forward (
đ ) or Backward (Į ) button on the smart key.-
Remote Smart Parking Assist will automatically control the steering wheel, vehicle speed and gearshift. The vehicle will move in the direction of the button pressed.
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While Remote Operation function is operating, if the you let the button go, the vehicle will stop and function control will pause. The function will start operating again when the button is pressed and held again.
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Hold down the Forward (
đ ) or Backward (Į ) button until the vehicle reaches the target location. -
When Remote Operation is done, get in the vehicle with the smart key or press the Remote Start (
Ĕ ) button on the smart key from outside the vehicle. -
The message will appear on the infotainment system. The vehicle will automatically shift to P (Park) and engage the parking brake.
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When the Remote Start (
Ĕ ) button is pressed, the vehicle will turn off. If the driver is in the vehicle, the vehicle will retain ON position.
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Remote Operation can control the vehicle remotely using the smart key outside the vehicle.
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Check that all smart keys are outside the vehicle when using Remote Operation function.
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Remote Operation function will operate only when the smart key is within 13 ft. (4 m) from the vehicle. If there is no vehicle movement even when the Forward or Backward button is pressed on the smart key, check the distance to the vehicle and press the button again.
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The detecting range of the smart key may vary depending on the surroundings that are affected by radio waves such as transmission tower, broadcast station, etc.
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When remotely moving forward using method (1), it is recognized as an exit situation, and the vehicle moves 13 ft. (4 m) to check for pedestrians, animals or objects around the vehicle. After confirmation, the steering wheel is controlled according to the condition ahead.
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When remotely moving forward using method (2), it is recognized as a parking situation, and will immediately control the steering wheel according to the condition ahead to assist with entering the parking space and aligning the vehicle. However, performance may reduce depending on the pedestrians, animals, shape of objects, location, etc., around the vehicle.
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For moving remotely backward, both method (1) and (2) aligns the steering wheel first, and then will only move the vehicle straight.
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When using Remote Operation function, make sure that all passengers have gotten out of the vehicle.
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If the vehicle's battery is discharged or Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunctions when parked in a narrow parking space, Remote Operation function will not operate. Always park your vehicle in a space wide enough for you to get in or out of your vehicle.
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Please note that depending on the parking space, you may not be able to exit from the space you have entered by using Remote Operation function.
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After parking, the surrounding may change due to the movement of surrounding vehicles. If this occurs, Remote Operation function may not operate.
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Before leaving the vehicle, close windows and sunroofs, and make sure the vehicle is off before locking the doors.
Remote Operation function operation status
Operation Status |
Smart Key LED |
Hazard Warning Light |
Under control |
Green LED continuously blinks |
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Pause |
Red LED continuously blinks |
Blinks |
Off |
Red LED illuminates for 4 seconds and then turns off |
Blinks 3 times and turns off |
Complete |
Green LED illuminates for 4 seconds and then turns off |
Blinks 1 time and turns off |
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Operation status by the hazard warning light may not be applicable based on the regulation of your state.
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If the smart key is not within the operating range from the vehicle (about 13 ft. (4 m)), the smart key LED will not illuminate or blink. Use the smart key within the operating range.
How to turn off Remote Operation function while operating
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Press the Parking/View (
ā ) button while the infotainment system guides the driver using method 2. -
Shift the gear from P (Park) to any other position while the infotainment system guides the driver using method 2.
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Press the Parking Safety (
Ā ) button or select "Cancel" on the infotainment system. -
Press the Remote Start (
Ĕ ) button on the smart key while the vehicle is being controlled by Remote Operation function. Remote Operation function will turn off. At this time, the vehicle will turn off. -
Get on the vehicle with the smart key. Remote Operation function will turn off. At this time, the vehicle will remain on.
The function will pause in the following conditions when:
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There is a pedestrian, animal or object in the direction the vehicle is moving
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The door or liftgate is open
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The Forward (
đ ) or Backward (Į ) button is not continuously pressed -
Simultaneously pressing multiple buttons on a smart key
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The smart key is not operated within 13 ft. (4 m) from the vehicle
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Button of another smart key is pressed in addition to the operating smart key
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Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist or Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operates while the vehicle is being controlled in the reverse direction.
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The vehicle moves 22 ft. (7 m) while the smart key is pressed with Remote Operation function (maximum travel distance per button press)
The function will cancel in the following conditions when:
When Remote Operation function is canceled, the vehicle will automatically stop, shift the gear to P (Park) and engage EPB (Electronic Parking Brake).
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The steering wheel is steered
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The gear is shifted while the vehicle is moving
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Operating EPB while the vehicle is moving
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The hood is open
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The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed when all the doors are closed
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The smart key is outside the vehicle when the brake pedal is depressed while the driver's door is open
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Rapid acceleration occurs
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Vehicle skid occurs
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The wheel is stuck by an obstacle and cannot move
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About 3 minutes and 50 seconds has passed after Remote Operation function has started to operate
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The slope of the road exceeds the operational range
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The function is paused for more than 1 minute
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The total travel distance of the vehicle has exceeded 45 ft. (14 m) after Remote Operation function operation
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The steering wheel, gearshift, braking, and drive controls are not working properly
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There is a problem with the smart key or the smart key battery is low
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ABS, TCS or ESC system operates due to slippery road conditions
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The alarm of the Theft Alarm System sounds