2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON unlock key

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Locking your vehicle (Button type)
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To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
liftgate.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or
press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink.
Also, the side view mirror will fold,
if ‘Convenience → Welcome mirror/light → On door unlock or On driver approach’ is selected from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
5. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking the position of the indicator
light on the driver side door lock
button.
Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor
type)
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1. Make sure that all doors are closed.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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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.
CAUTION
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.)
WARNING
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
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„„Touch sensor type
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1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. 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.

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3. If you unlock the doors using the
passenger side door handle, all the
doors will unlock. If you unlock the
doors using the driver side door
handle, either the driver side door
will unlock or all the doors will unlock
depending on the setting for the Two
Press Unlock feature. Refer to User
Settings to change the Driver Door
unlock mode.• 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.
• If you do not open the door after
unlocking within 30 seconds, it will
return to the lock mode.
• If you unlocked the door with the
door handle, the doors cannot be
locked with the 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. Opening or Unlocking the Liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1. If your vehicle has a Smart Key, make
sure you have the Smart Key in your
possession.
2. Press either the liftgate open/close
button on the vehicle or press and
hold the liftgate open button on
the smart key for more than one
second. The hazard warning lights
will blink twice and the liftgate will be
unlocked. Pull up on the liftgate to
open. If your vehicle is equipped with
power liftgate then the liftgate will
automatically open.
Remotely starting vehicle
(if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. 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 (10m) from your vehicle.
2. 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.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the engine will start.
4. To turn off the remote start function,
press the Remote Start button once.

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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 FOB:
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Press and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the
mechanical key into the key hole on the
door.
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 pry 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
key FOB, put the key into the key FOB
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, it is
recommended that you 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 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 a pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.

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Hyundai Digital Key
(if equipped)
Digital Key Application
To use Hyundai Digital Key mobile app,
you should install the Hyundai Digital
Key application on your Android phone.
Search ‘Hyundai digital key’ in the
Google Play Store and download the app.
Please refer to the detailed manual of the
digital key app. The option can be found
under the following app menu:
Menu → Application Info → Tutorial
Please review the contents of the manual
before using the app.
ÃThis service is only available for
Android smartphones. Please confirm
supported/compatible devices on our
website.
WARNING
Delete Digital Key Settings When
Purchasing a Used Vehicle
If any of the digital key (smartphone key
or card key) is already registered when
you press ON button after unlocking
the doors, the message ‘Digital key(s)
active’ appears on the instrument
cluster once. If you sell your vehicle
or purchase a used Hyundai vehicle
equipped with the Digital Key feature,
you should confirm the message and
delete the registered smartphone key
and card key. For more information,
please contact the Hyundai Customer
Care Center. If the card key does not
work properly, please delete the card
key and register the smartphone key
and re-register the card key.
For vehicle maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key
System repaired or replaced please
ensure your Smartphone Key is still
active. You may have to pair your phone
again.
In the case, re-initialize your Digital Keys
using the Hyundai Digital Key mobile app.
Digital key (smartphone) NFC
function
You can use the smartphone Digital Key
feature once Near Field Communication
(NFC) setting has been enabled on your
phone.
To enable NFC, go to Settings on your
smart phone.
In addition, your smart phone screen
should be unlocked when using the
Digital Key feature.
ÃTo enable the user settings for NFC on
your smart phone, go to the Settings
app on your phone. For further
assistance, refer to your smart phone
manual.

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Set up main vehicle
You can manage multiple digital keys
from the Digital key app. From the list of
digital keys you own, select the vehicle
you want to make your priority vehicle.
For more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.
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[1] : Door handle authentication pad,
[2]: NFC Antenna
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the
smartphone Digital Key, position your
phone near the door handle NFC touch
sensor of either the driver side or
passenger side door. Hold your phone
near the touch sensor area for about 2
seconds. You will hear the doors lock or
unlock.
If you unlock your vehicle from the
passenger side door handle, then all the
doors will unlock. If you unlock your
vehicle from the driver side door handle,
then either the driver door only or all
the doors will unlock depending on the
setting of the Two Press Unlock feature.
Refer to User Settings to change the
Driver Door unlock mode.
To lock your vehicle using the
smartphone Digital Key, position your
phone near the door handle NFC touch
sensor of either the driver side or
passenger side door. Before you leave your vehicle, verify that
your vehicle is locked. When using your
smartphone Digital Key on the front door
handle, listen to hear that the door lock
has actuated, and then pull the handle
within 3 seconds to confirm the doors
are locked.
Note that you will not be able to lock
your vehicle using your smartphone
Digital Key under the following
circumstances:
•
The Proximity / Smart Key is in the
vehicle.
• The POWER button is in ACC or ON
position.
• Any of the doors, hood and trunk is
opened.
• The vehicle battery is discharged
If the smartphone Digital Key does not
work properly, try again by removing the
smartphone away from the door handle
(more than 4 inches) and try it again.
Note that when the doors have been
unlocked using the smartphone Digital
Key, the Lock/Unlock switch on the driver
door may not be immediately available.
(If you attempt to lock the doors using
the driver door lock switch, the doors will
lock and then immediately unlock when
you close the door.)

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Start-up with Digital Key
1. After placing your registered
smartphone onto the authentication
pad (same location as the wireless
charging pad), step on the brake and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
2. After start-up, the digital key data
will be automatically updated. It
takes 5 to 20 seconds, after that,
the smartphone can be go into the
wireless charging mode automatically.
Once the engine started, you can
remove the smartphone from the pad.
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[A] : Wireless Charging Pad (In-vehicle Authentication Pad)
Information
After reconnecting the vehicle battery
power supply or charging the battery, it
may take time to operate due to remote
renewal of security information. In this
case, when you lock or unlock the doors
using your smartphone Digital Key, it
may take a little longer for the vehicle to
authenticate. Hold your smartphone near
the NFC door handle sensor for a few
seconds or until you hear the door locks
actuate. Note that if your vehicle is parked in an
area where cell coverage is weak, the
smartphone Digital Key can still be used on
for a limited number of times to unlock and
start your vehicle.
After starting your vehicle, it is
recommended to leave your smartphone
on the wireless charging pad until cell
phone service is stronger and digital key
authentication can occur.
Once authentication is complete, the
wireless charger will turn on (wireless
charging LED will illuminate).
CAUTION
The engine can be turned on if the
registered smartphone or card key is
placed on the interior authentication
pad (wireless charger). Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle
when using the smartphone Digital Key.
Serious injury or death can occur.
Do not leave anyone in the vehicle
without knowledge of the Digital Key
system when using the smartphone
Digital Key. Always have the registered
digital key (smartphone) or card key
with you to prevent vehicle theft when
leaving the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.

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Remote Control with Digital Key
To use the remote control function with
your android smartphone, Bluetooth
must be turned on.
Remote Control Connection with Digital
Key
1. Open the Hyundai digital key
application on your smart phone.
Select your vehicle within the App.
2. Approach with the activated
smartphone app to your vehicle
and you can check whether the
connection is available. If it enables
your smartphone to connect, connect
with your vehicle by pressing the
connect button. The remote control
function is activated after completing
the process.
Remote Control Operation with Digital
Key
You can execute the remote control
operation including door lock/unlock,
panic on/off, remote start / remote
stop and trunk opening. The icon for
each function will be highlighted and
alarm/vibration also provided when the
operation is performed.
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle
using the Hyundai digital key app if any
of the following occurs:
• The POWER button is in ACC or ON
position.
• Any doors are open.
When the smartphone and the vehicle
are connected by the Bluetooth function
but the remote control command
cannot be received over 5 minutes, the
remote control connection is cancelled
automatically.
CAUTION
• If metallic window tint was applied
to your vehicle, it may cause
bad Bluetooth connection or
performance degradation of the
digital key.
• If multiple users operate the remote
control function simultaneously, the
connection between the digital key
and the vehicle might result in failed
commands. Please connect and
operate the remote control function
only the necessary user.
• When using the remote control
operation, the driver (the remote
control user) should leave the vehicle
after confirming the door lock (the
chime sounds once and the hazard
warning lights blink).
• The remote functions of the Digital
Key app enables the vehicle to be
controlled from a set distance. If
the digital key or the vehicle goes
beyond the operable distance, the
remote control function might be
disconnected or cancelled.
• If the digital key (smartphone) is
connected with the vehicle for the
remote control, the driver with the
key goes far away from the vehicle,
the function might not work.
• If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to several
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. You should
not cover the smartphone with your
hand or place other devices which
can cause frequency interference. It
may result in poor performance.
• If the remote control function is not
available, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors.