Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 134

Remotely starting vehicle (5)
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the smart
key within about 32 ft. (10 m) from the
vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button (4) on
the smart key within 2 seconds from
when you have pressed the door lock
button. The engine starts.
3. To turn off the engine, press the
Remote Start button (4) once.
Information
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
• The vehicle displays "Smart key must
be present to keep the vehicle
running" if you get on the vehicle
without a registered smart key.
• The vehicle turns off if you do not get in
the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.
• The Remote Start button (4) 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 liftgate is open.
• Do not idle the engine for a long time.
• The vehicle can also be remotely
started through the Bluelink
subscription. For more information,
refer to the the Bluelink manual.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
backward (6)
if equipped
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.
For more information, refer to the
"Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)"
section in chapter 7.
Starting the vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a Engine
Start/Stop button instead of a key
cylinder. You can leave your smart key in
your pocket or purse when you start your
vehicle. For more information, 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.
This may not be covered under
warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the smart
key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.
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