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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.
ONX4050015
[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.

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Remote Start with Digital Key
• Using the Hyundai Digital Key app
on your phone, press the Door Lock
button and then press the Remote
Start button (buttons must be pressed
within about 4 seconds). If all the
doors of your vehicle are closed
(including the hood and the liftgate),
the engine will be automatically
started.
Note that when the remote start
feature is activated, the hazard
warning lights will blink two times
and a chime will sound before engine
startup. Also note the following:
• The climate control system will come
on using the same settings from when
you last used the vehicle
• To turn off the engine, press the
Remote Engine Stop button within the
Hyundai Digital Key app.
• The engine will remain running for
approximately 10 minutes, and then
engine will automatically shut OFF.
• To keep the engine running, access
the vehicle and place the smartphone
on the wireless charging pad
(authentication pad) while the engine
is still in remote engine-ON mode.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6. Vehicle information Display
The digital key application displays
the vehicle information such as
driving or door conditions through the
communication with the vehicle.
•
How to check : Select the vehicle
what you want to check and touch
the vehicle image, then vehicle
information display page will be
shown.
• Contents : accumulated odometer,
latest fuel economy, driving range,
fuel remaining, tire pressure, doors
lock/unlock status and last data
updated time.
ÃNote that displayed vehicle data may
be slightly different from the current
vehicle condition
ÃFor more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.

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• If the remote control function is not
activated, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors
• You should be careful not to
press the remote control button
on the digital key (smartphone)
accidentally.
• If the digital key (smartphone) is
discharged or defective or you
cannot use the digital key since the
vehicle battery is discharged, use the
inside door lock button to lock all of
the doors.
CAUTION
• Hyundai digital key app on the
smartphone and card key may not
work if any of the following occurs:
-Hyundai digital key app on the
smartphone is deleted. (Required
to reinstall the app)
-Account log in information of
Hyundai digital key app is expired.
(Required to re-log in)
-When you try to log in to another
smartphone instead of the
registered smartphone with same
user account.
-Smartphone rooting or app
hacking is detected.
-Smartphone battery or the vehicle
battery is discharged.
-Smartphone’s screen is off or
locked.
-NFC or Bluetooth is turned off on
the smartphone settings.
-Smartphone’s mobile network
setting is off or airplane mode is
activated.
-A credit card is overlapped in the
back of your smartphone or metal
or thick case is used.
-Use the card key with insert it
into the wallet or card holder or
overlapping with other cards.
-If you use a smart phone cover that
uses wireless communication or is
made of metal, the digital key NFC
function may not work properly.
Remove the smart phone cover
before using the digital key NFC
function.
• The vehicle may not be controlled by
the smartphone if any of the following
occurs:
- Basic and necessary functions of
the smartphone manufacturer are
operating. (General call, urgent
call, audio or NFC payment)
-Wireless earphone is operating.
(General call, urgent call or audio)
-The digital key app function such
as basic setting or app launching
is limited by prior policy according
to the manufacturer while using a
smartphone produced by domestic
and foreign manufactures.
à If you change the smartphone
number, you should modify the user
account information on the HYUNDAI
customer web site to use the digital
key app.
ÃIf the vehicle owner changes
the smartphone device, the new
smartphone should be registered in
the car after deleting the registered
digital key(smartphone).
ÃIf a sharer changes or reset the
smartphone, the key should be re-
shared from owner.
ÃSome of the old smartphone may
not work properly. Please check the
available smartphone models with
your dealer.
ÃNFC antenna position on the
smartphone can be confirmed
on each smartphone’s manual or
contact to customer service center
of the smartphone manufacture.
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ONX4050002
[1] : Door handle authentication pad,
[2]: NFC Antenna
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the NFC
card key, touch the card key near the
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[1] : Door handle authentication pad,
[2]: NFC Antenna
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the NFC
card key, touch the card key near the
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ONX4050002
[1] : Door handle authentication pad,
[2]: NFC Antenna
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the NFC
card key, touch the card key near the
door handle NFC touch sensor of either
the driver side or passenger side door.
Hold the card key 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 NFC card
key, touch the card key 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 NFC card 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.
Inoperable condition
When using the NFC card key to lock or
unlock your vehicle, be sure to touch
the card key near the center of the door
handle to enable the sensor to activate.
Note that you must take the card out of
your wallet or purse to use the card key
correctly. If the card key is not touching
the door handle sensor or is in close
proximity to other NFC-enabled cards, it
may not work.
Note that if you attempt to use the
NFC card key to lock the doors, 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.
If you have difficulty locking or unlocking
the vehicle using the NFC card key,
remove the card key away from the door
handle sensor for a few seconds (card
key must be more than 4 inches away)
and then retry.
If the card key is damaged or bent, the
sensor on the door handle may not
properly detect the card key. If this
occurs contact your authorized Hyundai
dealer for a card key replacement.
Be careful not to damage the card
key or expose the card key to extreme
temperatures or direct sunlight for long
periods of time.
Note that when the doors have been
unlocked using the NFC digital card 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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CAUTION
If you uncheck Enable digital keys, it is
impossible to lock or unlock the doors
or start up the vehicle with digital keys
such as smartphone and card key. If
you check Enable digital keys again, the
registered digital keys(smartphone and
card key) are available. Even though
you stop the digital key function, the
registered keys (smartphone and card
key) are not deleted.
Personalized profile and vehicle
settings
You have the ability to set the registered
digital key with one of two personalized
profiles. Then, when you use the digital
card key or the Digital Key App, the
vehicle will be set to the user-defined
personalized profile (which includes
such items as driver settings, audio
preferences, etc.).
There are two profile connections and
personalization settings available for
Driver 1 and Driver 2.Profile link/unlinked
Profile link
1. Select Setup → User Profile → Profile Settings → Link Digital Key (Smartphone) on the infotainment
system menu.
2. Unlock and place your smartphone on the wireless charger according to a
message and it automatically starts to
interwork.
3. It begins the pro
file link with a message.
4. If you select Link, the registered phone number’s digital key and the
user’s profile are linked.
5. The interconnection process is completed with a message.
Profile unlink
1. Select Digital Ke y information on infotainment Vehicle Settings menu. It
is possible to unlink only if the profile
is interconnected.
2. Profile unlink is completed with a message.
Information
If you connect both Driver 1 and Driver 2
with a single smartphone, the smartphone
digital key always works as Driver 1.
If you unlink the Driver 1, personalization
function will operate as Driver 2.

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PRECAUTION for vehicle profile link and
unlink
When you link or unlink the profile of
digital key, you should be careful of the
following.
• Profile link is possible to use with the
digital key. (Infotainment Vehicle
Settings Mode → Digital Key → Enable Digital Keys)
• Profile link information remains even
when you set the digital key function
disable.
• Only the smart phone with digital key
app enables you to link your profile.
(Impossible to link with NFC card)
• Profile link works only when the
smart phone and the digital key are
registered to the vehicle. The smart
phone with another vehicle’s digital
key cannot link profile.
• If you remove the smart phone
from the wireless charger before
completing the profile link, it does not
work.
• To unlink the profile, the smart phone
does not need to be on the wireless
charger. Vehicle personalization operation
The personalization function linked with
digital key works as following conditions:
•
Contact the driver’s door handle with
the profile linked smart phone to lock
or unlock the doors (Personalization
does not operate when locking or
unlocking the front passenger door.)
• Remote door unlock with the profile
linked smartphone digital key app.
The profile linked with digital key can be
changed manually in the infotainment
system setup screen.
Precaution for digital key profile link and
unlink
Profile operation according to door lock/
unlock system is as follows.
Item Personalization
Operation
Initial value Guest
Profile linked smart phone key Linked profile
Profile unlinked smart phone key Recently activated
profile
NFC card key
Smart key
• The personalization function using
the digital key can be operated
after linking the digital key on the
infotainment system profile menu.
• You should use the personalization
function during stopping your vehicle
safely.

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Vehicle personalization with digital key
The available personalization function in the vehicle is as follows.
SystemPersonalization Item
USM Lamp
Blink number of one-touch signal lamps
Cluster Information display on the cluster, Voice volume,
Welcome sound
Seat/Mirror Seat position, O/S mirror position, Easy Access
Intelligent driving posture assist (Smart IMS)
Door Automatic door lock/unlock, Two Press Unlock
AVN Navigation
Preferred volume of the navigation system, Recent
destination
User preset My menu list settings, Radio preset
Phone
connectivity Bluetooth preferential connect
CarPlay/Android Auto On/Off
Air conditioning Operating
condition Latest operation setup of the following functions:
Temperature, AUTO, air flow direction, air volume,
air conditioner, air intake control, SYNC, Front
windshield defroster, OFF
For more information of personalization, refer to the infotainment system manual.
CAUTION
If you leave the digital key after locking or unlocking the doors or starting up the
vehicle with the smart key, the doors can be locked by the central door lock. Please
carry around the digital key all the time.