Smart key

Your electric vehicle uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock the driver and passenger doors, the charging door or the rear tailgate.

Door lock
Door unlock
Tailgate open/close
Charging door open/close
Remote Start
Forward
Backward

Locking your vehicle

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

Make sure all doors, the hood and the tailgate are closed.
Press the Door Lock button (1) on the Smart Key. The hazard warning lights will blink with an alarm, and the doors will be locked.
In addition, pushing the button on the door handle (the engraved part) while keeping the smart key will lock all doors.

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

Make sure all doors, the hood and the tailgate are closed.
Press the Door Lock button (1) on the Smart key. The hazard warning lights will blink with an alarm, and the handles will retract back.

In addition, touching the touch sensor on the door handle (the engraved part) while keeping the smart key will lock all doors and let the door handle to retract back.

The outside rearview mirror will fold if 'Enable on Door Unlock' is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system screen. Select:
- Setup > Vehicle Settings > Convenience > Welcome Mirror > Enable on Door Unlock
The door handle touch sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the outside door handle.
Touching the door handle touch sensor does not unlock the doors. To unlock the doors, refer to the following page.

Note that you cannot lock your vehicle using the door handle touch sensor if any of the following occur:

The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
The Start/Stop button is in ACC or ON position.
Any of the doors are open except for the tailgate.

Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could press the Start/ Stop button and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

To fold/unfold the rearview mirror simultaneously when the door is locked/unlocked, select 'Settings > Vehicle > Convenience > Welcome Mirror > Enable on Door Unlock' in the infotainment screen.
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) 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 manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Unlocking your vehicle

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

Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
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.
After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

To unlock your vehicle using the door handle touch sensor or the Smart Key:

Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
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 twice.
After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

The outside rearview mirror will unfold if 'Enable on Door Unlock' is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system screen. Select:
- Setup > Vehicle Settings > Convenience > Welcome Mirror > Enable on Door Unlock
The door handle touch sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the outside door handle.
The doors may lock or unlock if the touch sensor of the outer door handle is recognized while washing your car 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 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.
The doors may not lock or unlock in the following situations.
- If the touch sensor is touched with gloves on
- If the door is suddenly approached
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Disable or enable the door lock/unlock chime

The driver can disable or enable the door lock or unlock chime using the smart key:

Default condition: The chime is enabled (ON).
Disabling sound: Press the lock and unlock button for 4 seconds on the smart key to change from ON to OFF.
Enabling sound: Press the lock and unlock button for 4 seconds on the smart key to change from OFF to ON.
The hazard warning lights blink 4 times whenever the chime is disabled or enabled.

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 tailgate

To open the tailgate:

Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
Press the tailgate open/close button (3) on the vehicle or press and hold the Tailgate handle switch on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the tailgate will open.

The tailgate open/close button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 m (28 in.) from the tailgate.

Remotely opening and closing the charging door

To open charging door remotely:

Press the Charging Door Open/Close button (4) for more than one second, or press the charging door open/close button in the vehicle while carrying the smart key.

To close the charging door:

Press the Charging Door Open/Close button (4) for more than a second while the door is open, or press the charging door open/close button in the vehicle while carrying the smart key when the charging door is opened.

Remotely initiating electricity charging

To remotely start charging the vehicle:

Press the charging door open/close button in the smart key while the charging connector is connected to the vehicle.

For more details, refer to "Charging electric vehicle" section in chapter 1.

Remotely starting vehicle

You can start the vehicle using the Remote Start button (5) on the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:

Press the door lock button on the smart key within 10 m (32 feet) from the vehicle.
Press the Remote Start button (5) for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button.
The vehicle will start.
To turn off the remote start function, 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 if you get on 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 (5) may not operate if the smart key is not within 10 m (32 feet).
The vehicle will not remotely start if the vehicle hood or tailgate is opened.

Remotely moving vehicle forward or backward

With the smart key, the driver can move the vehicle forward or backward using the Forward or Backward button (6, 7) on the smart key.

For more details, refer to "Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)" section in chapter 7.

Start-up

You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.

For more details, 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.

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 the mechanical key and remove it from the smart key.
Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and then 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.

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.

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, it is recommended to 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.

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: CR2032

To replace the battery:

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 to pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
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.