2021 HYUNDAI KONA EV Owners Manual

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Opening the liftgate
To unlock and open the liftgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart key
in your possession.
2. Press either the liftgate handle
release switch on the vehicle or
press and hold the Liftgate Unlock
button on the smart key for more
than one second. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times
and the liftgate latch will unlock.
3. Once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will auto-
matically re-lock after 30 seconds.
Information
• The liftgate handle switch will only
operate when the smart key is with-
in 28 inches (0.7 m) from the lift-
gate handle.
• The Liftgate Unlock button (3) will
only unlock the liftgate. It will not
release the latch and open the lift-
gate automatically. If the Liftgate
Unlock button is used, someone
must still press the liftgate handle
switch to open the liftgate.
Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button (4)
for more than one second. The horn
sounds and hazard warning lights
blink for about 30 seconds. To cancel
the panic mode, press any button on
the Smart Key.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For information, refer to the
"POWER button" section in chap-
ter 5.To prevent damaging the smart key:
• Keep the smart key in a cool, dry
place to avoid damage or mal-
function. 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.
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Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate nor-
mally, you can lock or unlock the dri-
ver's door by using the mechanical key.
To remove the mechanical key from
the smart key FOB, slide the release
lever in the direction of the arrow (1)
and then pull the mechanical key (2)
outward.
To unlock the vehicle using the
mechanical key. insert the mechanical
key into the key hole in the driver door.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
FOB, insert the key in the top of the
key FOB 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,
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 trans-
mitter.
The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a cellular
phone.
Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
If the smart key does not work cor-
rectly, 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.
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When possible, avoid keeping the
remote key and your mobile phone in
the same location such as a pants or
jacket pocket in order to avoid inter-
ference between the two devices.
Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
block 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 vehi-
cle, the vehicle battery may be dis-
charged.Information
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.
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference 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.
Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool to pry open the
rear cover of the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert
the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the
smart key.
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If you suspect your smart key might
have sustained some damage, or
you feel your smart key is not work-
ing correctly, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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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.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used,
the vehicle’s power system is disabled.
When the POWER button is placed in
the ON position, the immobilizer sys-
tem indicator should come on briefly,
then go off. If the indicator starts to
blink, the system does not recognize
the coding of the key.
Press the POWER button to the OFF
position, then press the POWER but-
ton to the ON position again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle
may not recognize your smart key if
another smart key device is nearby or
a metal object such as a key chain is
causing interference with the smart
key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not
start. Remove any metal objects or
additional keys near the smart key
before attempting to start the vehicle
again.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, it is
recommended that you contact your
HYUNDAI dealer.Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
iIn order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential.
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The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give
years of trouble-free service, how-
ever you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity and
rough handling. Immobilizer sys-
tem malfunction could occur.
Information
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.
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference 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.
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Operating Door Locks from
Outside the Vehicle
Mechanical key
[A] : Lock, [B] : Unlock
If you lock the driver's door with a
mechanical key, the driver’s door will
lock. If you unlock the driver's door
with a mechanical key, you can open
and close the driver’s door only.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push
the door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
Smart key
Press the button on the driver's out-
side door handle while carrying the
Smart Key with you or press the
Door Unlock button on the Smart
Key, the driver's door will unlock.If you press the button on the front
passenger's outside door, all doors
will unlock.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that doors
are closed securely.
Information
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked mul-
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
• Two press unlock setting can be
changed in the User Settings mode
on the cluster.
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Operating Door Locks from
Inside the Vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the "Unlock" posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the door
lock button will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the "Lock" position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door han-
dle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of either
the driver door or passenger door
is pulled when the door lock button
is in the lock position, the button is
unlocked and the door will open.
The doors cannot be locked if the
smart key is inside the vehicle and
any of the doors are open.
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If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the
mechanical key to unlock the door
from outside.
Information
If the 12V auxiliary battery is low and
you cannot use the smart key to lock
your vehicle, you may have to lock the
doors manually. You can lock the dri-
ver's door with the mechanical key in
the key FOB and lock the other doors
with the lock button on the inside door
handle.
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With the central door lock
switch
The driver side and front passenger
side door armrest is equipped with a
central door lock switch.The lock button is indicated by a ( )
symbol. The unlock button is indicat-
ed by a ( ) symbol.
When the lock button (1) is pressed,
all the vehicle doors will lock.
When the unlock button (2) is
pressed, all the vehicle doors will
unlock.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and
any door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the lock button (2)
is pressed.
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The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion. If the
doors are unlocked, the risk of
being thrown from the vehicle
in a crash is increased.
Do not pull the inner door
handle of the driver's or pas-
senger's door while the vehi-
cle is moving.
WARNING
Do not leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
serious injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle. Children
might operate features of the
vehicle that could injure them,
or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone
gaining entry to the vehicle.
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