2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID remote start

Convenience Features5-4
Smart Key
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Your HYUNDAI maybe equipped with a
smart key, which you can use to lock or
unlock the doors and liftgate, and start
the engine while just having the key in
your possession.
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate Unlock (Manual Liftgate) Liftgate Open / Close (Power liftgate)
4. Panic
5. Remote Smart Parking Assist (Forward)
6. Remote Smart Parking Assist (Backward)
7. Remote start
Locking your vehicle (Button type)
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To lock :
1. Make sure that all doors are closed.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink.
5. Make sure the doors are locked by pulling on the door handle.
ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE

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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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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, it is
recommended 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.
Remote Features from Your Smartphone
with the Digital Key

App
To use the remote features from your
smartphone with the Digital K
ey 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 liftgate. 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.

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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. 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 liftgate),
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.

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Digital key (Card key) deletion
Note that the remote Smart Key must be
in y
our 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.)

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

à Without 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. • To delete the saved digital key card,
you must have the Smart Key in your
possession and be inside the vehicle
• Note that if the digital key card is deleted, it can be re-registered to the
same vehicle as long as a new card
has not already been registered
• If you try to register a new digital key card, the previously registered card
will no longer be active and cannote
be re-registered

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Rear Occupant Alert is provided to
prevent a driver from leaving a vehicle
with the rear passenger left in the
vehicle.
System Setting
To use Rear Occupant Alert, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select: - Setup
Ÿ Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Convenience
Ÿ Rear Occupant Alert
For more details, refer to the separately
supplied Infotainment manual with
your vehicle.
System Operation
• First alert When you turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door after opening
and closing the rear door or liftgate,
the ‘Check rear seats’ warning
message appears on the cluster.
• Second alert After the first alert, the second alert
operates when any movement is
detected in the vehicle after the
driver’s door is closed and all the
doors are locked. The horn will sound
for approximately 25 seconds. If
the system continues to detect a
movement, the alert operates up to 8
times.
Unlock the doors with the smart key
to stop the alert.
• The system detects movement in the vehicle for 8 hours after the door is
locked.
• The second alert is activated only after the prior activation of the first alert.
System Precautions
• Make sure that all the windows are closed. If the window is open, the
alert may operate by the sensor
detecting an unintended movement
(for example, wind or bugs).
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If you do not want to use Rear
Occupant Alert, press the OK button
on the steering wheel when the first
alert is displayed on the cluster. Doing
so will deactivate the second alert one
time.
• An alert can occur if there is an impact on the roof.
• If boxes or objects are stacked in the vehicle, the system may not detect
the boxes or objects. Or, the alert may
operate if the boxes or objects fall off.
• The sensor may not operate normally if the sensor is blocked with foreign
substances.
• The alert may operate if movement in the driver or passenger seat is
detected.
• The alert may operate with the doors locked due to car wash or surrounding
vibration or noise.
• If the vehicle is started remotely (if equipped with Remote Start), inside
movement detection will stop.
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2. Position the garage door opener remote 1 – 3 inches (2 – 8cm) away
from the HoleLink buttons.
3. While the HomeLink indicator light (7) is flashing orange, press and hold the
hand-held remote button. Continue
pressing the handheld remote button
until the HomeLink indicator light (7)
changes from orange to green. You
may now release the handheld remote
button.
4. Wait until your garage door comes to a complete stop, regardless of
position, before proceeding to the
next steps.
5. Press and release the HomeLink button you are programming and
observe the indicator light.
• If the indicator light remains solid green, your device should operate
when the HomeLink button is
pressed. At this point, if your device
operates, programming is complete.
• If the indicator light rapidly flashes green, firmly press, hold
for two seconds and release the
HomeLink button up to three times
in a row slowly to complete the
programming process. Do not press
the HomeLink button rapidly. At
this point if your device operates,
programming is complete. If the
device does not operate, continue
with step 6. 6. At the garage door opener motor,
(security gate motor, etc.) locate the
“Learn”, “Smart”, “Set” or “Program”
button. This can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit (see
the device’s manual to identify this
button). The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.
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à A ladder and/or second person may
simplify the following steps.
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn”, “Smart”, “Set” or “Program” button.
You now have up to 30 seconds in
which to complete the next step.
8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release,
the HomeLink button up to three
times in a row slowly. Do not press
the HomeLink button rapidly. As soon
as you see the garage door start to
move, stop pressing any buttons
until a few seconds after the garage
door has come to a complete stop,
regardless of position. At this point,
programming is complete and your
device should operate when the
HomeLink button is pressed and
released.