Hyundai KONA 2021 Owner's Manual page 160

Convenient features
Information
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) 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.
Tailgate unlocking
To unlock:
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Either press the tailgate handle button
or press the Tailgate Unlock button (3)
on the smart key for more than one
second.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink
two times.
Information
• The Tailgate Unlock button (3) will
only unlock the tailgate. It will not
release the latch and open the tailgate
automatically. If the Tailgate Unlock
button is used, someone must still press
the tailgate handle button to open the
tailgate.
• After unlocking the tailgate, the tailgate
will lock automatically after 30 seconds
unless the tailgate is opened.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key.
For detailed information refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 5.
5-10
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
• Keep the smart key away from water
or any liquid and fire. If the inside
of the smart key gets damp (due to
drinks or moisture), or is heated,
internal circuit may malfunction and
may void the vehicle warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.
Remotely starting vehicle (if
equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the
smart key within 10 m (32 feet) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button for
more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
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
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
• The engine turns off if you get on the
vehicle without a registered smart key.
• The engine 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
10 m (32 feet).
• The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or tailgate is opened.
• Do not idle the engine for a long period.