Hyundai i30 2018 Owner's Manual page 85

Convenient features of your vehicle
Start-up
For detailed information refer to "Key
Ignition Switch" in chapter 5.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote
key:
• Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If the
inside of the smart key gets
damp (due to drinks or mois-
ture), or is heated, internal cir-
cuit may malfunction and may
void the vehicle warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
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Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without press-
ing the release button. This may
damage the key.
Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of
the following occur:
• The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
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or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the remote
key.
If the remote key does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the remote key, it is rec-
ommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximity
to your mobile phone, the signal could
be blocked by your mobile phone's
normal operational signals.