2023 GENESIS G90 key

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Convenience Features
Unlocking your vehicle
(When the Two Press Unlock feature
is on)
To unlock your vehicle using the door
handle touch sensor or the Smart Key:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Touch the door lock/unlock sensor on
the door handle (the engraved part)
or press the Door Unlock button N on
the smart key.
3. The driver’s door handle will pop out
and unlock.
4. If you touch the door lock/unlock
sensor on the door handle or press the
Door Unlock button N on the smart
key once more within 4 seconds, all
of the doors unlock. When the doors
unlock, door handles will pop out. The
hazard warning lights will blink two
times and the chime will sound.
5. After unlocking the doors, the doors
will automatically relock after 30
seconds unless a door is opened.
Setting the Two Press Unlock feature
The priority for unlocking the driver door
only, or unlocking all the doors with one
press may be adjusted in the Settings
menu in the infotainment system screen.
The Two Press Unlock feature, when
enabled, will require the user to press
the door unlock button once for driver
door only and twice for unlocking all the
doors.
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Setting the door lock/unlock prevention
feature
The doors may lock or unlock if the touch
sensor of the outside door handle is
recognized while washing your vehicle 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.
Information

[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.

[The doors may not lock or unlock in
the following situations.
-If the touch sensor is touched with
gloves on
-If you suddenly approach the door
and touch the sensor
Opening the trunk
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1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Press either the trunk open button
on the vehicle or press and hold the
Trunk Open button O on the smart key
for more than one second. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times and
the trunk will open.
Information

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

[For more details on opening or closing
the trunk, refer to "Power Trunk"
section in this chapter.

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Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button P 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.
Remotely starting vehicle (if
equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button Q on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the
smart key within 32 feet (10 m) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button Q for
more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
The hazard warning lights will blink
and the engine will start.
3. To turn off the remote start function,
press the Remote Start button Q
once.
Information

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[The engine turns off if you get in the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[The engine turns off if you do not get
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[The Remote Start button Q may not
operate if the smart key is not within 32
feet (10 m).

[The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or trunk is opened.

[Do not idle the engine for a long period.

[Do not operate remote start in closed
areas where there is no adequate
ventilation for the engine exhaust.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
backward (if equipped)
With the smart key, the driver can move
the vehicle forward or backward using
the Forward/Backward button R on the
smart key.
For more details, refer to “Remote Smart
Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in chapter
7.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.

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Using mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
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1. Press the Genesis text section of the
Mechanical key to remove the case.
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2. Remove the mechanical key from the
case.
3. After use, reinstall the mechanical key
in the reverse order of removal.
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 should
immediately take the vehicle and
remaining keys to your authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products or
tow the vehicle, if necessary.
Smart Key Precautions

[Avoid keeping a smart key with
accessories in the same location such
as pants or jacket pocket. The smart
key button may be pressed by the
accessory.

[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.
- Connecting an external device to
the power outlet and placing the
smart key near the external device.
If the smart key does not work correctly,
open and close the door with the
mechanical key, To start the engine,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
directly with the smart key. If you have
a problem with the smart key, it is
recommended to contact an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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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Convenience Features
Information
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.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE

[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.
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Replacing 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:
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1. Press the button A to remove the
keyring fixed appliance.
2. Insert a phillips screwdriver into the
inner groove to remove the battery
cover.
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3. Remove battery cover using a phillips
screwdriver.
4. Remove the old battery and insert the
new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and smart
key cover in the reverse order of
removal.
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 retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

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Convenience Features
WARNING
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.
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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
engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed to the ON position, the
immobilizer system 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 Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position, then press the Engine
Start/Stop button 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
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.

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WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential.
NOTICE
The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years
of trouble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to moisture,
static electricity and rough handling.
Immobilizer system malfunction could
occur.
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