2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Smart Key Owner’s Manual
In the fast-paced world of car innovation, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 stands out as a model of cutting-edge technology and sleek design that is ready to change the way people drive. This high-tech sedan combines intelligence and style with ease thanks to its smart key system, which is the latest in comfort and safety. As users get closer, the smart key starts a smooth link, letting them into a world where moving around is easy. The Ioniq 6’s smart key goes beyond normal limits, automatically adapting to the driver’s needs. It can unlock the doors with a touch and turn on personalised settings based on the driver’s tastes. In addition to being useful, the smart key is a sign of Hyundai’s dedication to new ideas. It paves the way for a future where every trip is both sophisticated and easy.
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Accessing Your Vehicle
Smart Key
Type A
Type B
- (Door lock
- Door Unlock
- Trunk open
- Panic
- Remote Start
- Forward / Backward
Locking your vehicle
Manual type
To lock your vehicle using the door handle button or the smart key:
- Close all doors, hood, and trunk.
- Press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The hazard warning lights blink with an alarm, and the doors lock.
- In addition, touching the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent while having the smart key with you locks all doors.
Electric type
To lock your vehicle using the door handle touch sensor or the smart key:
- Close all doors, hood, and trunk.
- Press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The hazard warning lights blink with an alarm, and the handles retract back.
- In addition, touching the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent for about 1 second while having a smart key with you locks all doors and lets the door handle retract back.
Information
- The side view mirror will fold 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 touch sensor operates when the smart key is within 28-40 in.(0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle.
• If you lock the doors using the door handle touch sensor, the doors are not locked under the following circumstances:- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The Start/Stop button is from the ACC or ON position.
- Any door is open (except for the trunk).
- If this occurs, a chime sounds for a few seconds. Check the vehicle before attempting to lock the vehicle again.
WARNING
Do not leave the smart key in your vehicle with children that are unattended or unsupervised.
Children could unintentionally press the Start/Stop button to operate the power windows or other vehicle controls or even cause the vehicle to move. This may result in serious injury or death.
Information
- To fold/unfold the side view mirror simultaneously when the door is locked/unlocked, select Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Welcome
Mirror/Light > Enable on Door Unlock in the infotainment system. - The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within
28- 40 in. (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle. Other people can also open the doors without the smart key in possession. - After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.
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.
Unlocking your vehicle
Manual type
To unlock your vehicle using the door handle button or the smart key:
- Have the smart key with you.
- Pushing the button on the door handle(engraved part) or press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key. All door handles will be unlocked and the hazard warning lights will blink twice.
- After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.
Electric type
When you release the Two Press Unlock function
To unlock your vehicle using the door handle touch sensor or the smart key:
- Have the smart key with you.
- 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 it 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. SelectSetup > Vehicle > Door > Two Press Unlock.
Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual p
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, to minimize the unintentional operation of the touch sensor, the touch sensor may become insensitive. This is not a malfunction.
Opening the trunk
To open the trunk:
- Have the smart key with you.
- Press the trunk handle switch on the vehicle or press and hold the 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
- Press the door lock button on the smart key. You must be within about 32 ft. (10
m) from the vehicle. - 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). - 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 (READY 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 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.
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.
Information
If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for the 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.
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 the 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 to avoid interference between the two devices.
If your windows are tinted, especially with metallic window tint, it may cause frequency interference, reducing the smart key operating range.
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.
NOTICE
- Keep the smart key away from electromagnetic materials that block electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
- Always have the smart key with you when leaving the vehicle. If the smart key is left near the vehicle, the vehicle battery may be discharged.
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:
- Put the slim tool into the keyhole (1) to pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
- Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
- Reinstall the battery cover and smart key cover.
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.
FAQs
To open the doors, all you have to do is press the “unlock” button on the smart key while it’s close to the car.
If the battery dies, you can still use the emergency key blade inside the smart key to open and start your car.
Press the brake pedal and then press the start button while keeping the smart key inside the car.
The smart key system is an important part of the car’s protection and convenience features, so it can’t be turned off.
The smart key can work up to 30 feet away, but this could change based on the environment.
Yes, you can. Press the lock button on the door handle while the smart key is inside to lock the doors.
The smart key does have a panic alarm option. To use the panic button, press and hold it.
If you lose or have your smart key stolen, you should call a Hyundai store right away to have the key deactivated and replaced.
Yes, you can change some settings through the car’s infotainment system, like how the doors lock and open themselves.
Open the smart key case with a small flat-head screwdriver to change the battery. Then, put in a new battery.
Yes, you can turn off the beep by going to the settings in the car and using the entertainment system.
If you press and hold the trunk release button on the smart key, you can open the trunk from a distance.
Yes, the smart key system has a function that saves power when the key is not in use.
Communication between the smart key system and the car is encrypted, which makes it hard for people who don’t have the right key to get in.
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