Used Vehicle/Digital Key Maintenance; Limitations Of The System - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Convenience Features
Used vehicle/Digital key
maintenance
Purchasing used vehicle
If any of the digital key devices
(smartphone key, card key) are registered
in the vehicle, the "Digital key registered"
message appears once on the
infotainment system screen or
instrument cluster when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position
after unlocking the doors. When
purchasing a used vehicle, make sure to
check the message and delete the
smartphone key and card key registered
by the previous user.
If the card key comes with the vehicle,
check whether it operates properly.
Digital Key maintenance
If you need to repaired or replaced your
Digital Key system, make sure your
smartphone key is still active. You may
have to pair your phone again using the
Bluelink App.
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Limitations of the system

• Bluelink App on the smartphone and
card key may not work if:
- Smartphone battery or the vehicle
battery is discharged.
- NFC or Bluetooth is turned off on the
smartphone settings.
- The card key is in a wallet or card
holder, or overlapped with other
cards.
- If you use a smartphone cover that
uses wireless communication or is
made of metal, remove the
smartphone cover.
• The vehicle may not be controlled by
the smartphone if any of the following
occurs:
- Other smartphone functions (calls,
urgent call, audio or NFC payment),
apps, or wireless earphones are
operating.
- The digital key app function such as
basic setting or app launching is
limited by the prior policy according
to the manufacturer.