2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID Owners Manual

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Opening or Unlocking the Liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1. If your vehicle has a Smart Key, make sure you have the Smart Key in your
possession.
2. Press either the liftgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and
hold the liftgate open button on the
smart key for more than one second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice and the liftgate will be unlocked.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
manual liftgate, pull up on the liftgate
to open. If your vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate then the liftgate
will automatically open.
Closing the Power Liftgate
If your vehicle is equipped with Power
Liftgate, press and hold continuously
either the open/close button on the
vehicle or the liftgate button on the
Smart Key. The hazard warning lights
will blink twice and the liftgate will close.
Continue to hold the button until the
liftgate is completely closed.
Remote Start Using Your Smart Key
(if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. All the doors must be closed and locked in order to use the remote start
feature. Press the door lock button on
the Smart Key. You must be within
about 32 feet (10m) from your vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start button on your Smart Key. You must
press the button within 4 seconds
from when you pressed the door lock
button to activate the remote start.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
4. To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.
Information
Note the following:
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
enable the remote start feature
• All the doors must be closed and locked
to enable the remote start feature. The
vehicle will not start if the engine hood
or liftgate are open.
• Before pressing the Remote Start
button on the Smart Key make sure
you are within 32 feet (10m) of your
vehicle
• After the engine has started, the engine
will turn off if you enter the vehicle
without having the Smart Key in your
possession
• The engine will turn off after 10
minutes if you do not enter the vehicle
• Do not idle the engine in an enclosed
area like a garage and do not let the
engine idle for a long period of time

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Remote Smart Parking Assist
Feature (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with 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 details, refer to “Remote
Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in
chapter 7.
Panic alarm
A panic alarm feature is available on the
remote key. When this button is pressed
for about 1 second, the horn will sound
and the hazard lights will blink for about
30 seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the remote key.
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.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key:
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Press and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the
mechanical key into the key hole on the
door.
Key Cylinder (Driver Door)
A key cylinder is located on the driver
side door handle hidden behind a plastic
cover. Using the mechanical key, push
and hold the key cylinder cover release
button located on the underside of the
door handle.
Use the mechanical key inserted into
the release button slot to pry the cover
outward. Once the cover is off, the
mechanical key can be inserted into the
key cylinder to lock or unlock the vehicle.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
key FOB, put the key into the key FOB
hole and push inward until a click sound
is heard.

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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 immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key 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 vehicle battery is discharged.
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, it is recommended to
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
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.
NOTICE
• Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the
key surface.
• Always keep the smart key with you
when you leave your vehicle. If the
smart key is left near or inside the
vehicle, the vehicle’s 12V battery may
be discharged.
• For example, if you park your vehicle
in a garage and leave it unlocked,
take the smart key out of the vehicle
to prevent the vehicle’s battery from
being discharged

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Battery replacement
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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Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool or utility blade to pry open the cover of the smart key. Use
caution not to damage the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key.
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 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 (if
equipped)
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 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.
Place the ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position, then place the ignition
switch to the ON position again.
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, it is
recommended that you 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.

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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.
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.
Hyundai Digital Key
(if equipped)
Digital Key Application
To use Hyundai Digital Key mobile app,
you should install the Hyundai Digital
Key app on your Android phone. Search
‘Hyundai digital key’ in the Google Play
Store and download the app. Please refer
to the detailed manual of the digital key
app. The option can be found under the
following app menu:
Menu
Ÿ Application Info
Ÿ Tutorial
Please review the contents of the manual
before using the app.

à This service is only available for
Android smartphones. Please confirm
supported/compatible devices on our
website.
WARNING
Delete Digital Key Settings When
Purchasing a Used Vehicle
If any of the digital key (smartphone key
or card key) is already registered when
you press ON button after unlocking
the doors, the message ‘Digital key(s)
active’ appears on the instrument
cluster once. If you sell your vehicle
or purchase a used Hyundai vehicle
equipped with the Digital Key feature,
you should confirm the message and
delete the registered smartphone key
and card key. For more information,
please contact the Hyundai Customer
Care Center.
If the card key does not work properly,
please delete the card key and register
the smartphone key and re-register the
card key.

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For vehicle maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key
System repaired or replaced, please
ensure your Smartphone Key is still
active. You may have to pair your phone
again.
In some instances you may have to
re-initialize your Digital Keys using the
Hyundai Digital Key mobile app.
Digital key (smartphone) NFC
function
In order to use the Digital Key feature
on your Android smartphone, you
must first enable the NFC (Near Field
Communication) setting on your phone.
To enable NFC, go to Settings on your
smart phone.
In addition, your smart phone screen
should be unlocked when using the
Digital Key feature.
à To enable the user settings for NFC on
your smart phone, go to the Settings
app on your phone. For further
assistance, refer to your smart phone
manual.
Digital key (smartphone)
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Hyundai Digital Key (Smartphone)
Pairing
1. Turn the vehicle on with the Smart
k
eyand make sure to keep the smart
keyinside the vehicle during digital
keyregistration.
2. Select the vehicle to save on yourDigital key application and
activatethe save mode.

à Save mode is available only onthe
vehicle owner’s Digital keyapplication.
3. Place the backside of smartphoneonto the wireless charging pad(in-vehicle
authentication pad).The saving
process will beginautomatically

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Information
The [Save] button will be disabled if the
digital key (Smartphone 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.
Please refer to the ‘Tutorial’ on your
Digital key app and delete the previous
saved key in your smartphone before save.
4. Register your Digital key from thevehicle user setting menu as
follows.

à With Navigation screen :From the
infotainment screen menu,go to
[Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key]-
[Smart Phone Key] then select
the[Save] from submenu.

à Without navigation screen :From
cluster menu, go to [Digital Key]-
[Smart Phone Key] and select [Save].
5. Once the digital key save is complete,a message will be shown on
theinfotainment screen or cluster.
6. Remove the smartphone from the padand complete the saving process.
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[A] : Wireless Charging Pad (In-vehicle Authentication
Pad)
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Hyundai Digital Key (Smartphone Key)
Deletion
1. Turn the vehicle on with the Smart k
ey and make sure to keep the smart
key inside the vehicle during delete
process.
2. Delete your Digital key from the vehicle user setting menu as follows.

à With Navigation screen :
From the infotainment screen menu,
go to [Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key]
- [Smart Phone Key] then select the
[Delete] from submenu.

à Without navigation screen :
From cluster menu, go to [Digital
Key] - [Smart Phone Key] and select
[Delete].
Information
The [Delete] button will be disabled if there
is no digital key (Smartphone key) saved.

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3. Once the digital key delete is complete, a message will be shown
on the infotainment screen or cluster.
4. Go to [Initialize Digital Key] menu on the digital key application and select
the vehicle to delete the digital key
information.
• Open the Hyundai Digital Key app
Ÿ Menu
Ÿ Initialize Digital Key

à If the saved digital key information
in your car is deleted due to vehicle
maintenance, the digital key in your
smartphone should be deleted as well.

à For more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.
CAUTION
• If the smartphone is removed
from the interior authentication
pad during enrollment, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If the infotainment or instrument
cluster screen is changed during
enrollment, the saving process will
be cancelled.
• If the vehicle is turned off during
enrollment, the saving process will
be cancelled.
• If the gear is shifted, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If you try to save the smartphone
which is not logged in with the
vehicle owner’s ID or if you try to
save the Card key, the saving process
will not begin.
• If the NFC setting on your
smartphone is off, the saving process
will not begin.
• If the smartphone screen is changed
to off or locked status, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If there is no Smart key during the
save process, the saving process will
not begin. Set up main vehicle
You can manage multiple digital keys
fr

om the Digital key app. From the list of
digital keys you own, select the vehicle
you want to make your priority vehicle.
For more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.
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[1] : Door handle authentication pad
NFC door lock/unlock
To unlock your vehicle using the
smartphone Digital K
ey, position your
phone near the door handle NFC touch
sensor of either the driver side or
passenger side door. Hold your phone
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
smartphone Digital Key, position your
phone near the door handle NFC touch
sensor of either the driver side or
passenger side door.