2023 Hyundai Nexo-Fule-Cell Keys and Smart Key
With the 2023 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell and its cutting-edge Keys and Smart Key system, welcome to the future of automobile technology. Hyundai keeps pushing the boundaries of innovation as we move into a new era of sustainable mobility, elegantly fusing eco-conscious engineering with cutting-edge convenience. The Nexo’s ground-breaking Fuel Cell technology, which is revolutionizing how we power vehicles, is at the center of this transformation. The equally remarkable Keys and Smart Key system, created to improve your driving experience while assuring the maximum security, complements this masterpiece. In this introduction, we explore how the 2023 Hyundai Nexo stands out through the confluence of automotive genius and clever design. Learn how the conventional key has evolved into a cutting-edge digital interface that connects you to your vehicle invisibly. Discover the ease of remote access, personalized settings, and keyless entry, all at your fingertips. With the 2023 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell and its forward-thinking Keys and Smart Key system, where innovation meets sustainability and convenience knows no bounds, join us as we explore the future of driving.
Smart Key
Your HYUNDAI uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock the driver and passenger doors or the rear liftgate.
- Door Lock
- Door Unlock
- Liftgate Unlock
- Panic
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (if equipped)
- Remote Start (if equipped)
Locking your Vehicle
To lock your vehicle using the door handle button or the Smart Key:
- Make sure all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed.
- Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
- Press either the button on the door handle or the Door Lock but-ton (1) on the smart key. The chime will sound once and the hazard warning lights will blink.
- Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.
Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the out-side door handle.
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle using the door handle button if any of the following occur:
- The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
- The POWER button is in ACC or ON position.
Any of the doors are open except for the liftgate.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could press the POWER button and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.
Unlocking your Vehicle
To unlock your vehicle:
- Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
Press either the button on the door handle or the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key. The driver’s door will unlock and the hazard warning lights will blink two times.
Two Press Unlock Feature
The priority for unlocking the driver door only, or unlocking all the doors with one press may be adjusted in the User Settings mode in the Infotainment system LCD display.
The Two Press Unlock feature, when enabled, will require the user to press the door unlock button once for driver door only and twice for unlocking all the doors within 4 seconds.
Select or Deselect the Two Press Unlock feature in the User Settings mode in the Infotainment system LCD display. The option can be found under the following menu:
Vehicle Settings mode ➞ Door/Liftgate Two Press Unlock The Two Press Unlock feature can also be enabled or disabled by pressing the door lock and unlock buttons simultaneously on the Key FOB:
Press and hold both the Door Lock button and the Door Unlock button simultaneously until the hazard warning lights blink.
This will enable or disable the Two Press Unlock feature. Repeat this procedure to enable/disable the mode again.
Information
- The door handle buttons will only operate when the smart key is with-in 28-40 inches (0.7~1m) from the outside door handle
Either the driver or front passenger door can be opened with the door handle button when the smart key is within this range
If you press the front passenger out-side door handle with the smart key in your possession, all the doors will unlock
Opening the liftgate
Non-power liftgate
To unlock and open the liftgate:
- Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
- Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle or press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate latch will unlock.
- Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds.
Information
- The liftgate handle switch will only operate when the smart key is with-in 28 inches (0.7 m) from the liftgate handle.
The Liftgate Unlock button (3) will only unlock the liftgate. It will not release the latch and open the liftgate automatically. If the Liftgate Unlock button is used, someone must still press the liftgate handle switch to open the liftgate.
Power liftgate
To unlock and open the liftgate:
- Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
- Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle or press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate latch will open.
- Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds.
Information
The liftgate handle switch will only operate when the smart key is within 28 inches (0.7 m) from the liftgate handle.
Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for more than one second. The horn sounds and hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds. To cancel the panic mode, press any button on the Smart Key.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without inserting the key.
For information, refer to the “POWER button” section in chapter 5.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
- Keep the smart key in a cool, dry place to avoid damage or mal-function. 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.
Remote start (if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the remote start button (6) of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely :
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- Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button (1) within 32 ft (10 m) distance from the vehicle.
- Press the remote start button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after locking the doors.
Press the remote start button once to turn off the vehicle.
Air conditioner/heater system maintains the status before turning off the vehicle.
If no further action for operating/driving the vehicle is taken, the vehicle will be turned off 10 minutes after starting the vehicle remotely.
FAQ
A smart key is used in the 2023 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell for keyless entry and ignition.
Simply press the lock button on the smart key to lock the car. Press the unlock button to unlock. With the smart key in your possession, you may also utilize the keyless entry system to unlock the doors when you approach the car.
Yes, you can use the smart key to remotely start the engine. To start the engine remotely, press the smart key’s remote start button.
A warning message will flash on the instrument panel if the smart key battery is low. By inserting the smart key in the slot intended for emergency starts, you can still start the car.
The smart key battery can be changed by yourself, yes. To change the battery, follow the directions in the owner’s manual.
Yes, you can use the smart key to remotely start the engine. To start the engine remotely, press the smart key’s remote start button.
Contact a certified Hyundai dealer if you misplace your smart key. They could help you get a replacement key.
Yes, you can disable some smart key features through the vehicle settings panel, including the remote start feature.
Yes, you can activate the Smart Key Blocking feature, which lowers the possibility of unwanted access by preventing the smart key from being identified while it is not in use.
Yes, you can select Valet Mode in the vehicle’s settings to prevent some capabilities from being accessed while the smart key is in the hands of a valet.
If the smart key is left inside the car when the driver’s door is opened, a mechanism in the car will sound an alarm and show a message.
Yes, you can change the smart key’s battery by carefully following the directions in the owner’s manual.
The smart key’s range varies, but generally speaking, in order for the keyless entry and ignition features to function, you must be close to the car.
The smart key might not function properly if it has physical damage. To maintain dependable operation, it is advised to replace a damaged smart key.
You can still operate the vehicle even if the smart key battery dies while you’re on the road. You can carry on driving normally despite the warning message the car will display. For complete smart key functionality to be restored, replace the battery as soon as feasible.
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