2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 Owners Manual

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Electric type (if equipped)
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When you release the Two Press Unlock
function
To unlock your vehicle using the door
handle touch sensor or the smart key:
1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Touch the touch sensor on the door handle(engraved part) or press the
Door Unlock button (2) on the smart
key. All door handles will pop out and
the doors will be unlocked and the
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound.
• If you unlock the doors using the passenger side door handle, all the
doors are unlocked. If you unlock the
doors using the driver side door
handle, either the driver’s side door is
unlocked or all the doors are
unlocked depending on the setting
for the Two Press Unlock feature.
Change the Driver Door unlock mode
by referring to “Setting the Two Press
Unlock feature”.
Information • The side view mirror will unfold if ‘Enable
on Door Unlock’ is selected from the
Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select Setup > Vehicle > Lights >
Welcome Mirror/Light > Enable on Door
Unlock .
• The door handle button or touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 28-40
in. (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle. • If you do not open the door after unlocking
within 30 seconds, it returns to the lock
mode.

Setting the Two Press Unlock feature
You can activate or deactivate the Two
Press Unlock feature from the Settings
menu in the infotainment system. Select
Setup > Vehicle > Door > Two Press
Unlock .
Information The infotainment system may change after
software updates. For more information, refer
to the user’s manual provided in the
infotainment system and the quick reference
guide.

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
blink four times. At this time, the doors do
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 vehicle wash or rain, in order to
minimize unintentional operation of the touch
sensor, the touch sensor may become
insensitive. This is not a malfunction.

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Opening the trunk
To open the trunk:
1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Press the trunk handle switch on the vehicle or press and hold smart key
button(3) on the smart key for more
than one second. The hazard warning
lights blink twice and the trunk is
opened. If you release the button while
the trunk is being closed, it will stop
working and the chime will sound for
about 5 seconds.
Information The trunk open button only operates when the
smart key is within 28 in. (0.7 m) from the
trunk.

Remotely starting vehicle
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key. You must be within about 32 ft. (10
m) from the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the Remote Start button (5) on your smart key. You must press
the button within 4 seconds from when
you have pressed the door lock button.
The hazard warning lights blink and the
vehicle starts ( indicator on).
3. To turn off the vehicle, press the Remote Start button (5) once.
Information • The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.
• The vehicle turns off ( indicator off) if you get inside the vehicle without a
registered smart key.
• The vehicle turns off if you do not get on the vehicle within 10 minutes after remotely
starting the vehicle.
• The Remote Start button may not operate if the smart key is not within 32 ft. (10 m)
from the vehicle. • The vehicle does not remotely start if the
hood or trunk is open.

Remotely moving vehicle forward or
if equipped
backward
Some models are equipped with the
Remote Smart Parking Assist feature.
With the smart key, the vehicle can be
moved forward or backward remotely to
enter or exit a tight parking space.
For more information, refer to the
“Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2)”
section in chapter 7.
Using panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button (4) is pressed for more than 1
second. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Starting the vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a Start/Stop
button instead of a key cylinder. You can
leave your smart key in your pocket or
purse when you start your vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
“Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
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.

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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.

Loss of a smart key
A maximum of three 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
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 smart key is near any normal electronic devices or credit cards.
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, 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 pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.
Information Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance, it will not be
covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.

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, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference 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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Battery replacement
If the smart key is not working properly,
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2450
To replace the battery:
1. Put the slim tool into the key hole (1) to pry open the rear cover of the smart
key.
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2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
3. Reinstall the battery cover and smart key cover.
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If you suspect your smart key might have
sustained some damage, or you feel your
smart key is not working correctly,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 helps protect
your vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
vehicle is disabled.
When the 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 Start/Stop button to the OFF
position, then press the 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.
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, contact
an authorized 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.
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.

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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 interference received, including interference 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

if equipped
Hyundai Digital Key
Digital Key Application
To use HYUNDAI Digital Key mobile app,
install the HYUNDAI Digital Key app on
your smartphone.
Refer to the instructions in the digital key
app:
Menu > Application Info > Tutorial
Available smartphone models can be
found on smartphone manufactures'
website or HYUNDAI website.
How To Save/Delete The
Digital Key (Smartphone Key)
Setting digital key(smartphone key)
If the Near Field Communication (NFC)
setting is enabled on your phone and your
smartphone screen is unlocked, you can
use the Digital Key feature.
Saving digital key(smartphone key)
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1. Turn on the vehicle with the smart key and be sure to keep the smart key
inside the vehicle during digital key
registration.
2. Register your digital key (smartphone key) in the infotainment system. From
the Settings menu, go to Setup >
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Vehicle > Digital Key > Smartphone
Key .
3. Select the vehicle to save on your HYUNDAI Digital Key app and activate
the save mode.
Information If the Smartphone key button is disabled,
delete the previously saved digital key
(smartphone key) using the “Deleting
Digital Key (Smartphone Key)” procedure
in this chapter.
Refer to the 'tutorial' on your HYUNDAI
Digital Key app and then delete the
previously saved key in your smartphone.

4. Place your smartphone on the vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging
pad) with the screen facing up to begin
the saving process.
B5026502[A] Vehicle authentication pad (Wireless charging pad)
Once the digital key (smartphone key)
is saved, a message appears on the
infotainment system screen or
instrument cluster.
5. Remove the smartphone from the vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad) and then complete the
saving process in the app.
Deleting Digital Key (Smartphone
Key)
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1. Turn on the vehicle with the smart key and be sure to keep the smart key
inside the vehicle during delete
process.
2. Delete the digital key (smartphone key) in the infotainment system. From the
Settings menu, you can delete all the
registered digital key or only my
registered digital key.
Select:
• Setup > Vehicle > Digital Key >
Smartphone Key > Delete All
(deleting all registered key)
• Setup > Vehicle >Digital Key >
Smartphone Key > My Smartphone
Key Delete (my registered key
deleting)
Information The Delete button is disabled if there is no
digital key (smartphone key) saved.

3. Go to the Initialize Digital Key menu in
the HYUNDAI Digital Key app and select
the vehicle to delete the digital key
information:
Menu > Initialize Digital Key
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Information • If the saved digital key (smartphone key) information in your vehicle is deleted while
in vehicle maintenance, the digital key
(smartphone key) in your smartphone must
be deleted.
• For more information, refer to the 'tutorial' in your HYUNDAI Digital Key app.

Information The following do not allow the saving process
to be completed:
• If the smartphone is removed from the vehicle authentication pad (wireless
charging pad).
• If the infotainment system or instrument cluster screen is changed during this
process.
• If the vehicle is turned off.
• If the gear is shifted.
• If you try to save using a smartphone that is not logged in with the vehicle owner’s ID or
if you try to save the card key.
• If the NFC setting on your smartphone is off.
• If the smartphone screen is changed to off or locked status.
• If there is no smart key during the saving process.

When user changes
smartphone or deletes digital
key application
Setting digital key after smartphone
change or reset
If you have changed or reset your
smartphone, the previously registered
digital key may not be used. To set up the
digital key again:
1. Install the HYUNDAI Digital Key app and log in.
2. If you are the owner, try the digital key save process.
3. If you are the sharer, ask the owner to share the key.
Reinstalling digital key app after
deleting
If you have deleted the HYUNDAI Digital
Key app, download the digital key app
again:
1. Reinstall the app and log in.
2. Input the PIN number for user verification.
If the PIN is correct, the digital key data is
downloaded to your smartphone. You can
use it without any further registration or
sharing.
How to save/delete the digital
key (Card Key)
Saving Digital Key (Card Key)
1. Turn on the vehicle with the smart key and be sure to keep the smart key
inside the vehicle during digital key
registration.
2. Install the HYUNDAI Digital Key app on your smartphone and set up the digital
key.
3. Using the Pair Card Key menu in the app, activate the Card Key registration
mode.
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• NFC authentication: Enter the NFC authentication menu and touch your
smartphone to the outside door
handle.
• Bluetooth authentication: Enter the Bluetooth authentication menu and
press the OK button.
Information • If you activate the registration
mode,complete the card key saving
process within 5 minutes.
• If you have not registered the digital key (card key), register the digital key(card
key) with two smart keys.

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4. Register the digital key (card key) in the infotainment system. From the Settings
menu, go to Setup > Vehicle > Digital
Key > Card Key and then select Enable
Card Key.
Information The Enable Card Key button is disabled if
the digital key (card key) is already saved.
If you need to save a new digital key(card
key), delete the previous digital key (card
key) using “Deleting Digital key(Card
key)” procedure in this chapter.

5. Place the digital key (card key) on the vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad). The process begins
automatically.
If successful, a message appears on the
infotainment system screen or
instrument cluster.
Once a digital key (card key) has been
registered, it cannot be used with
another vehicle.
Deleting digital key (card key)
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1. Turn on the vehicle with the smart key
and be sure to keep the smart key
inside the vehicle during delete
process.
2. Delete your digital key (card key) from in the infotainment system. From the
Settings menu, go to Setup > Vehicle >
Digital Key > Card Key and then select
Delete .
Information • The Delete button is disabled if there is
no digital key (card key) saved.
• If the digital key (card key) is deleted,it can be re-registered to the same vehicle
as long as a new digital key (card key)
has not been registered.
• If you set up a new digital key (card key), the previously registered digital key (card
key) is no longer active and cannot be
re-registered.

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