2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ Start button

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Information
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
• If the engine is started using the remote
start function, the engine will turn off
if you enter the vehicle without having
the smart key in your possession.
• The engine 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
feet (10 m).
• All doors must be locked and the hood
must be closed in order for the remote
start to operate.
• Do not idle the engine for a long period.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 1 second
To stop the horn and lights, press any
button on the transmitter.
Push Button Start/Stop (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with a push
button start instead of a key cylinder.
You can leave your Smart Key in your
pocket or purse when you start your
vehicle.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
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.
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.

Convenient Features
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system helps protect
your vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When the ignition switch is turned on (or
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.
Turn the ignition switch to the Lock
position, then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position again. (For remote key)
Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position, then press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON position
again. (For smart key)
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (for example,
key chain) is near the key. The engine
may not start because the metal may
interrupt the transponder signal from
transmitting normally.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, contact
your 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.
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.
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.

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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 the engine has started, you
can remove your smartphone from
the authentication pad. If you would
like to charge your phone using the
wireless charger, leave your phone
on the pad. Wireless charging should
begin automatically after about 5 to
20 seconds. Note that all the doors
must be closed before to enable the
wireless charging feature.
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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, 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 Features from Your Smartphone
with the Digital Key App
To use the remote features from your
smartphone with the Digital Key app,
make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
Connecting Your Vehicle with Digital Key
1. Open the Hyundai Digital Key app
on your smartphone and select your
vehicle within the app.
2. Approach your vehicle with your
smartphone in hand. Be sure that
your phone is unlocked and the
app is running. If your vehicle does
not automatically connect, you can
press the connect button on the app.
Remote features on the Digital Key
app will be available as soon as your
vehicle is connected
Remote Features Using Digital Key
You can perform several vehicle
functions using the Digital Key app,
including door lock/unlock, panic ON/
OFF, remote engine start/stop and
opening the tailgate. The icon for each
function is shown in the Digital Key
app, and will be highlighted when the
operation is performed. Haptic feedback
from your phone will occur when the
icon is selected.
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 tailgate),
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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ÃIf you have not registered the digital
key (smartphone), please register the
digital key (card key) with two smart
keys.
3. Place the NFC card key onto the
interior authentication pad (wireless
charger). The saving process will
begin automatically.
4. Register the NFC card key on the
User’s Settings menu after turning on
the vehicle.
ÃWith Navigation screen : From the
infotainment screen menu, go to
[Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key] -
[Card Key] then select the [Save] from
submenu.
ÃWithout navigation screen : From
cluster menu, go to [Digital Key] -
[Card Key] and select [Save].
The [Save] button will be disabled if
the digital key (Card key) is already
saved.
Please refer to “Digital Key Delete” in
this manual and follow the digital key
delete procedure in your car before
Digital key save.
5. If the key is enrolled, the message
will be displayed on the infotainment
screen or instrument cluster.
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• Once the card key registration mode
is activated, the process should be
completed within 5 minutes. After then,
you should reactivate once again for
registration.
• For the digital key(card key) saving, the
smart key(fob) must be exist inside of
vehicle.
• Once a Card key is registered, it cannot
be reuse onto another vehicle.
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Digital key (Card key) deletion
Note that the remote Smart Key must be
in your possession and inside the vehicle
in order to delete the Digital Key Card.
1. Access the vehicle using the Smart
Key.
2. Start the vehicle and then access
the Digital Key Card Key functions in
the User Settings menu in either the
LCD display or from the Navigation
infotainment screen (on some
models.)
ÃWith Navigation screen : From the
infotainment screen menu, go to
[Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key] -
[Card Key] then select the [Delete]
from submenu.
ÃWithout navigation screen : From
cluster menu, go to [Digital Key] -
[Card Key] and select [Delete].
If there is no saved digital key(card key),
[Delete] menu will not be activated.

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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 tailgate)
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.)Start-up with Card key
After placing your registered card key
onto the interior authentication pad
(wireless charger), step on the brake and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
WARNING
• If you do not place the digital key
(card key) onto the center of the
interior authentication pad (wireless
charger) exactly, the card key may
not be recognized. If the engine is
not turned on, adjust and place the
key again.
• If you overlap and use the key
with NFC-enabled cards such as
transportation card or credit card,
the card key may not be recognized.
• If the digital key (card key) does not
work, please detach the key around
4 inches (0.1 m) from the handle
authentication pad and retry to
contact.
• The card key may be damaged due to
impact. It would not work properly if
the key is damaged. You should buy a
new card and register again.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.

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This system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables. The horn will sound and
the hazard warning lights will blink
continuously if any of the following
occur:
- A door is opened without using the
remote key or smart key.
- The tailgate is opened without using
the remote key or smart key.
- The engine hood is opened.
The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then
the system resets. To turn off the alarm,
unlock the doors with the remote key or
smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically
sets 30 seconds after you lock the
doors and the tailgate. For the system
to activate, you must lock the doors
and tailgate from outside the vehicle by
doing one of the following:
- Using the remote key or smart key
- Pressing the button on the outside of
the door handle with the smart key in
your possession (available with button
type)
- Touching the touch sensor on the
outside of the door handle with
the smart key in your possession
(available with touch sensor type)
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to indicate the
system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening
any door, the tailgate, or the hood
without using the remote key or smart
key will cause the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the
hood, the tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set, check
the hood, the tailgate, or the doors are
fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Information
• Do not lock the doors until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If the
remaining passenger leaves the vehicle
when the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the
remote key or smart key, open the
doors by using the mechanical key
and place the ignition switch in the
ON position (for remote key) or start
the engine (for smart key) by directly
pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
with the smart key.
• If the system is disarmed by unlocking
the vehicle, but neither a door or the
tailgate is opened within 30 seconds, the
doors will relock and the system will
rearm automatically.
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Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm
system will have a label attached to the
vehicle with the following words:
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEM
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