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Convenient features of your vehicle
Boot unlocking
To u n l o c k :
1. Press the Boot Unlock button (3)
on the remote key for more than
one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will
blink two times. Once the boot is
opened and then closed, the boot
will lock automatically.
Information
• After unlocking the boot, the boot
will lock automatically.
• The word "HOLD" is written on the
button to inform you that you must
press and hold the button for more
than one second.
Start-up
For detailed infor mation refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 5.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g i n g t h e r e m o t e
key:
•Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If the
inside of the remote key gets
damp (due to drinks or mois-
ture), or is heated, internal cir-
cuits may malfunction and may
void the vehicle warranty.
•Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
•Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
To u n f o l d t h e k e y, p r e s s t h e r e l e a s e
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically.
To f o l d t h e k e y, f o l d t h e k e y m a n u a l l y
whilst pressing the release button.
Do not fold the key without press-
ing the release button. This may
damage the key.
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Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of
the following occur:
•The key is in the ignition switch.
•You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
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Remote key precautions
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Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of
the following occur:
•The key is in the ignition switch.
•You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
•The remote key battery is weak.
•Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
•The weather is extremely cold.
•The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the
remote key.
When the remote key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the remote key, it is
recommended that you contact an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
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If the remote key is in close proximi-
ty to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phone’s normal operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and
your mobile phone in the same loca-
tion and always try to maintain an
adequate distance between the two
devices.
Information
Changes or modifications not express-
ly 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.
Keep the remote key away from
electromagnetic materials that
block electromagnetic waves to
the key surface.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Battery replacement
If the remote key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the cover.
2. Remove the old battery and insert
the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the
remote key.
If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or
you feel your remote key is not work-
ing correctly, it is recommended that
you contact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.
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Smart key (if equipped)
Yo u r H Y U N D A I u s e s a S m a r t K e y,
which you can use to lock or unlock
a door (and boot) and even start the
engine.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Boot Unlock
Locking
To l o c k :
1. Close all doors, engine bonnet
and boot.
2. Either press the door handle but-
ton or press the Door Lock button
(1) on the smart key.
3. The hazard warning lights will
blink. Also, the outside rearview
mirror will fold, if the outside
rearview mirror folding switch is in
the AUTO position (if equipped).
4. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking the position of the door
lock button inside the vehicle.
Information
The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m from the outside door handle.
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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 Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.
•Any door except the boot is open.
Unlocking
To u n l o c k :
1. Carry the Smart Key.
2. Either press the door handle but-
ton or press the Door Unlock but-
ton (2) on the smart key.
3. The doors will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times.
Also, the outside rearview mirror
will unfold, if the outside rearview
mirror folding switch is in the
AUTO position (if equipped).
Information
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is with-
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 sec-
onds unless a door is opened.
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Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children. Unattended children
could press the Engine Start/
Stop button and may operate
power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in
serious injury or death.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Boot unlocking
To u n l o c k :
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Either press the boot handle but-
ton or press the Boot Unlock but-
ton (3) on the smart key for more
than one second.
3. The hazard warning lights will
blink two times.
Once the boot is opened and then
closed, the boot will lock automati-
cally.
Information
After unlocking the boot, the boot will
lock automatically after 30 seconds
unless the boot is opened.
Start-up
Yo u c a n s t a r t t h e e n g i n e w i t h o u t
inserting the key.For detailed infor-
mation refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 5.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g i n g t h e s m a r t
key:
•Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If the
inside of the smart key gets
damp (due to drinks or mois-
ture), or is heated, internal cir-
cuits may malfunction and may
void the vehicle 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
door by using the mechanical 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 r e i n s t a l l t h e m e c h a n i c a l k e y, p u t
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
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Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two smart keys can
be registered to a single vehicle. If
you happen to lose your smar t key, it
is recommended that you should
immediately take the vehicle and
remaining key to your authorised
HYUNDAI dealer or tow the vehicle,
if necessary.
Smart key precautions
The smart key will 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 trans-
mitter.
•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 vehi-
cle.
When 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 that you contact an
authorised 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 especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the smar t key and your
mobile phone in the same location
and always try to maintain an ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.
People with medical devices
such as implanted pacemakers
or cardiac defibrillators should
not carry the smart key near the
heart. The smart key system
may affect the operation of such
implanted medical devices.
Failure to do so may result in
interference with the medical
device, which could result in
serious injury.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Information
Changes or modifications not express-
ly 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.
Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
blocks electromagnetic waves to
the key surface.
Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Pry open the rear cover of the
smart key.
2. Remove the old battery and insert
the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
3. 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 work-
ing correctly, it is recommended that
you contact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.
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