Using Smart Key

Your HYUNDAI maybe equipped with a smart key, which you can use to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and start the engine while just having the key in your possession.

Door lock
Door unlock
Liftgate Unlock (Manual liftgate) Liftgate Open/Close (Power liftgate)
Panic
Remote start
Remote Smart parking Assist (Forward/Backward)

Locking your vehicle (Button type)

To lock your vehicle using the door handle button or the Smart Key:

Make sure all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed.
Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
Press either the button on the door handle or the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The chime will sound once and the hazard warning lights will blink.
Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for three seconds if any of the following occur:

The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
The ignition switch is in ACC or ON position.
Any door except the liftgate is open.

Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor type)

Make sure that all doors are closed.
While having the Smart Key in your possession, touch the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent for about 1 second or until you hear the door locks actuate.
The doors will be locked. If the liftgate was open, then when the liftgate is closed it will be locked also.

The chime will sound once and the hazard warning lights will blink.

The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28-40 inches (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle.
Make sure the doors are locked by pulling the door handle. If you locked the door with the touch sensor on the door handle, the doors cannot be unlocked with the sensor within 3 seconds.

Note that if you press the outside door handle to lock the doors using the touch sensor, 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.

Before you leave your vehicle with the Smart Key, verify that your vehicle is locked. When using the touch sensor on the front door handle, listen to hear that the lock has actuated, and then pull the handle within 3 seconds to confirm the doors are locked.

(If it has been longer than 3 seconds, verify the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the Smart Key. You will hear a single beep.)

Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with children that are unattended or unsupervised.

Children could inadvertently press the Engine Start/Stop button or could operate the power windows or other vehicle controls or even cause the vehicle to move. This could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking your vehicle (Button type)

Have the smart key with you.
Press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button (2) on the smart key to unlock the doors. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink two times.

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 door handle button or touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 28-40 inches (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.

Unlocking your vehicle (Touch sensor type)

Have the smart key with you.
Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the Smart Key or simply Grab the door handle inside portion to activate the unlock door touch sensor to unlock the doors. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink two times.

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 User Settings.
The door handle button or touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 28-40 inches (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.
If you unlock the door with the door handle, the doors cannot be locked with the touch sensor within 2 seconds.

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 will blink four times. At this time, the doors will 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.

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

During a car 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 liftgate

Non-power liftgate

To unlock and open the liftgate:

Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate latch will unlock.
Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds.

The liftgate handle switch will only operate when the smart key is within 28 inches (0.7 m) from the liftgate handle.

Power liftgate

To unlock and open the liftgate:

Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle or press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button (4) on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate latch will open.
Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds.

The liftgate handle switch will only operate when the smart key is within 28 inches (0.7 m) from the liftgate handle.

Remotely starting vehicle

You can start the vehicle using the Remote Start button on the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

Before you can use remote start your vehicle, the door lock button must be pressed. Press the door lock button on the Smart Key. You must be within about 32 feet (10 m) from your vehicle.
Press and hold the remote start button on your Smart Key. You must press the button within 4 seconds from when you pressed the door lock button to activate the remote start.
The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.

Laws in your state may restrict the use of remote start. You should check state's regulations before using this remote starting system.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.
The engine turns off if you get on the vehicle without a registered smart key.
The engine 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 feet (10 m).
The vehicle will not remotely start if the engine hood or liftgate is opened.
Do not idle the engine for a long period.
The Remote start function works the same as Blue Link remote start. For further caution information, refer to the separately supplied “Blue Link (Infotainment system) manual”.

Remote Smart Parking Assist Feature

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

The horn sounds and the hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds if this button is pressed for more than 1 second To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

Start-up

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.

Preventing the doors/liftgate from locking/unlocking

Activating the feature

With the engine off, press the lock button on the smart key and immediately press the unlock button along with the lock button for more than 4 seconds. When the feature is activated, the hazard warning lights will blink four times.
How the feature works

When the feature is activated, the doors or liftgate will not lock or unlock even though the outside door handle button or liftgate handle release switch is pressed with the smart key in your possession. Also, Welcome System (if equipped) and Smart Liftgate (if equipped) will not operate even though you approach the vehicle with the smart key.
Deactivating the feature

Press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key, the feature will deactivate.

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.

Using 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:

Press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the door.

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

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 open 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 smart key, put the key into the smart key hole and push inward until a click sound is heard.

Loss of a smart key

A maximum of two smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, immediately take the vehicle and remaining key 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 vehicle battery is discharged.

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

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 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. (if equipped)

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.

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

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:

Remove the mechanical key.
Use a slim tool or utility blade to pry open the cover of the smart key. Use caution not to damage the smart key.
Remove the old battery and insert a new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct. An improperly positioned battery may discharge the battery, causing smart key failure.
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.

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.