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Smart key

Type A

B5000201

Type B

B5000202

Your electric vehicle uses a smart key that can be used to lock or unlock the doors, trunk, and start the vehicle.

  1. Door lock
  2. Door unlock
  3. Trunk open
  4. Panic
  5. Remote Start
  6. Forward / Backward (if equipped)
Locking your vehicle
Manual type

B5000203

To lock your vehicle using the door handle button or the smart key:

  1. Close all doors, hood, and trunk.

  2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The hazard warning lights blink with an alarm, and the doors lock.

  3. In addition, touching the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent while having the smart key with you locks all doors.

Electric type (if equipped)

B5000203_1

To lock your vehicle using the door handle touch sensor or the smart key:

  1. Close all doors, hood, and trunk.

  2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The hazard warning lights blink with an alarm, and the handles retract back.

  • In addition, touching the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent for about 1 second while having smart key with you locks all doors and let the door handle to retract back.

  • 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 a few seconds. Check the vehicle before attempting to lock the vehicle again.

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.

  • 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.

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”.

  • 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. SelectSetup > Vehicle > Door > Two Press Unlock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • 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 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.

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.

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.

Loss of a smart key

A maximum of three smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, it is recommended that you should immediately take the vehicle and remaining keys to your authorized HYUNDAI dealer or tow the vehicle, if necessary.

Smart key precautions

The smart key may not work if any of the following occur:

  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

  • The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a mobile phone.

  • Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

  • The smart key is near any normal electronic devices or credit cards.

If the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the smart key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phone's normal operational signals. This is specifically relevant when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. When possible, avoid keeping the smart key and your mobile phone in the same location such as pants or jacket pocket in order to avoid interference between the two devices.

If your windows are tinted, especially with metallic window tint, it may cause frequency interference, reducing the smart key operating range.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

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, and

  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.

  • Keep the smart key away from electromagnetic materials that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

  • Always have the smart key with you when leaving the vehicle. If the smart key is left near the vehicle, the vehicle battery may be discharged.

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. An improperly positioned battery may discharge the battery, causing smart key failure.

  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.

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.

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.