2023 GENESIS G90 stop start

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Convenience Features
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
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.
Information
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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[Ultra Wide Band supported smart
phone
- The digital key can be registered
if the smart phone is inside the
vehicle even without placing it
on the vehicle authentication pad
(wireless charging pad).
4. Press the ‘Save’ button from the
infotainment system screen. The
saving process begins automatically.

[When the digital key (smart phone)
is saved, a message appears on the
infotainment system screen.
Information

[If you want to register a digital key
(smart phone) again, refer to ‘How to
Delete Digital Key (Smart Phone)’ and
delete the digital key (smart phone)
before re-registering.

[During the digital key saving process,
the process will cancel when:
-The smart phone is removed from the
vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad)
-The infotainment system screen is
changed
-The vehicle is turned off
-The gear is shifted

[The registering process does not start if
a smart key is not in the vehicle.

[Some smart phones may not start the
registering process depending on the
internal structure. Move the smart
phone to the left or right on the vehicle
authentication pad (wireless charger
pad) and try registering the smart
phone.
Using the digital key (smart phone)
Digital key touch control
The driver can lock or unlock the door by
placing the smart phone on the outside
door handle, and the vehicle can be
started by placing the smart phone on
the vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad).
Digital key close proximity control

[If you have the smart phone in
possession, the doors can be locked
or unlocked without touching the
smart phone to the door handle, but
by touching the door lock/unlock
sensor (engraved part) on the door
handle. Also, the vehicle can be
started by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button without placing the smart
phone on the vehicle authentication
pad (wireless charging pad).

[When the smart phone and vehicle is
connected by Bluetooth, the Remote
Start, Door Lock/Unlock, and Panic
functions are available using the
App provided by the smart phone
manufacturer.
Information

[The function is only available for Ultra
Wide Ban supported smart phone
digital keys. To use the function, the
smart phone’s Bluetooth must be
activated.

[The necessary distance between the
smart phone and vehicle for Bluetooth
connection may vary depending on the
surroundings of the vehicle and smart
phone.

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Convenience Features
Locking places the digital key (smart
phone)

[Ultra Wide Band unsupported smart
phone
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A : Door handle authentication pad
B : NFC antenna (Backside of the smart phone) (The
antenna position differs depending on models.)
- The door will lock or unlock by
touching the registered digital
key (card key) NFC antenna to the
driver’s or passenger’s door handle
authentication pad
A for more than
2 seconds.
- If the Two Press Unlock feature
is set, only the driver’s door pops
out and unlocks when the digital
key (smart phone) is placed on the
driver’s door handle authentication
pad
A. Place the digital key (smart
phone) on the driver’s door handle
authentication pad once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.
[Ultra Wide Band supported smart
phone
- If you touch the door lock/unlock
sensor (engraved part) on the
door handle with the smart phone
in possession, the door locks or
unlocks.
- If you approach the front door
handle with the smart phone
in possession when ‘On driver
approach’ is set, the door unlocks
automatically.

[After unlocking the doors, the doors
will automatically re-lock after 30
seconds unless a door is opened.

[If the smart phone digital key does
not operate, try again after moving
the smart phone away from the door
handle authentication pad (more than
4 in. (0.1 m)).
Information

[You cannot lock your vehicle using the
digital key (smart phone) if any of the
following occurs:
-The smart key is in the vehicle.
-The Engine Start/Stop button is in
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-Any of the doors, hood, or trunk are
open.

[The door may not unlock automatically
if you stay near the vehicle for several
minutes with the Ultra Wide Band
supported smart phone in possession.

[If the smart phone is kept in the back
pocket or bag, it may cause poor
Bluetooth connection, or the door lock/
unlock or vehicle start-up operation my
be delayed.

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Starting the vehicle

[Ultra Wide Band unsupported smart
phone
- After placing your registered digital
key (smart phone) on the vehicle
authentication pad (wireless
charging pad), depress the brake
pedal and press the Engine Start/
Stop button.

[Ultra Wide Band supported smart
phone
- With the smart phone inside the
vehicle, depress the brake pedal
and press the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- To start the vehicle remotely, use
the App provided by the smart
phone manufacturer to lock the
vehicle with the door lock button,
and press the remote start button
within 4 seconds.
The vehicle starts and the hazard
warning lights blink.
- Press the remote start button again
to turn off the vehicle.
After starting the vehicle, the digital key
(smart phone ) may be removed from
the vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad). Information
If a shared digital key (smart phone) is
used for the first time, the activating time
may take longer.

[Place the shared digital key
(smart phone) on the door handle
authentication pad until the vehicle
door lock/unlock activates.

[If a shared digital key (smart phone) is
first used on the vehicle authentication
pad (wireless charger pad), the initial
start of the vehicle may fail.

[If the door lock/unlock is activated
once with the shared digital key (smart
phone) or the vehicle is started with
the digital key (smart phone) on the
vehicle authentication pad, the digital
key (smart phone) will be registered in
the vehicle.

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Using the digital key (card key)
The driver can lock or unlock the door by
placing the card key on the outside door
handle, and the vehicle can be started
by placing the card key on the vehicle
authentication pad (wireless charging
pad).
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A : Door handle authentication pad,
B : Card key NFC antenna
Locking/Unlocking the doors

[If the driver places the digital
key (card key) on the driver’s
or passenger’s door handle
authentication pad
A for more than 2
seconds, the door will lock or unlock.

[If the Two Press Unlock feature is set,
only the driver’s door pops out and
unlocks when the digital key (card key)
is placed on the driver’s door handle
authentication pad. Hold the digital
key (card key) near the driver’s door
handle authentication pad once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.

[After unlocking the doors, the doors
will automatically re-lock after 30
seconds unless a door is opened.
Information
You cannot lock your vehicle using
the digital key (card key) if any of the
following occurs:
-The smart key is in the vehicle.
-The Engine Start/Stop button is in the
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-Any of the doors, hood, or trunk are
open.
Starting the vehicle
After placing your registered digital key
(card key) on the vehicle authentication
pad (wireless charging pad), depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine Start/
Stop button.
For more details on the basic way to
start the vehicle, refer to “Engine Start/
Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
WARNING
The vehicle can be started when the
registered card key is placed on the
vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad). Therefore, do not leave
unsupervised children or people who
are not aware of the system since it
can result in serious injury or death. In
addition, always have the registered
card key with you to prevent vehicle
theft when leaving the vehicle.

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Convenience Features
Used Vehicle/Digital Key
Maintenance
Purchasing used vehicle
If any of the digital key devices (smart
phone key, card key) are registered in
the vehicle, the ‘Digital key registered’
message appears once on the instrument
cluster when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position after
unlocking the doors. When purchasing
a used vehicle, be sure to check the
message and delete the smart phone key
and card key registered by the previous
user and inform the purchase of a used
vehicle through Genesis Customer Care.
If the card key comes with the vehicle,
check whether it operates properly.
Digital Key Maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key
System repaired or replaced, the
registered smartphone key or card key
can be deleted.
Limitations of the System

[Genesis digital key may not operate if
any of the following occurs:
- The smart phone battery or the
vehicle battery is discharged
- NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the
smart phone settings
- A credit card is near your smart
phone, or a metal or thick smart
phone case is used
- The card key is near other cards, or
used in a wallet or card holder
- There is electronic interference by
other vehicles, objects, etc.

[The vehicle may not be controlled
by the smart phone if any of the
following occurs:
- The basic necessary functions of the
smart phone are operating (general
call, urgent call, audio, etc.)
- Using a wireless earphone (general
call, urgent call, audio, etc.)