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Smart key

Your Genesis vehicle uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock the driver's and passenger's doors and the rear tailgate, and start the engine.

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  1. Door lock
  2. Door unlock
  3. Tailgate open/close
  4. Remote start
  5. Remote Smart Parking Assist (Forward/Rearward) (if equipped)
Locking your vehicle

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To lock:

  1. Close all doors, bonnet, and tailgate.

  2. Have the smart key with you.

  3. Touch the door handle touch sensor or press the Door lock button (1) on the smart key. The hazard warning lights blink.

  4. Make sure the doors are locked by pulling the door handle.

  • The outside rearview mirrors will fold if On Door Unlock is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

    • Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Welcome mirror/light > On door unlock

  • The door handle touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 1 m from the outside door handle.

  • If you lock the doors using the door handle button or touch sensor, the doors will not lock under the following circumstances:

    • The smart key is in the vehicle.

    • The Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position.

    • Any door is open.

    If this occurs, a chime sounds for a few seconds. Check the vehicle before attempting to lock the vehicle again.

Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with children that are unsupervised or unsupervised. Children could unintentionally press the Engine Start/Stop button or could operate the power windows or other vehicle controls or even cause the vehicle to move. This may result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking your vehicle

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To unlock:

  1. Have the smart key with you.

  2. Put your hand in the door handle or press the Door unlock button (2) on the smart key. All doors unlock and the hazard warning lights blink two times.

  • The outside rearview mirrors will unfold if On Door Unlock is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

    • Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Welcome mirror/light > On door unlock

  • The door handle touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 1 m from the outside door handle.

  • After unlocking the doors, the doors are locked automatically after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

  • The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Setting the door lock/unlock prevention feature

The doors may lock or unlock if the touch sensor on the outer door handle is recognised whilst washing your car or due to heavy rain.

To prevent unintentional door lock or unlock, press the lock button on the smart key and immediately press the unlock button along with the lock button for more than 4 seconds. The hazard warning lights blink four times.

At this time, the doors will not lock or unlock even though the touch sensor is touched on the outside door handle.

To deactivate the function, press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key.

  • During a car wash or rain, in order to minimise unintentional operation of the touch sensor, the touch sensor may become insensitive. This is not a malfunction.

  • The doors may not lock or unlock in the following situations.

    • If the touch sensor is touched with gloves on

    • If the door is suddenly approached

Opening the tailgate

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To open the tailgate:

  1. Have the smart key with you.

  2. Press the tailgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and hold the Tailgate open/close button (3) on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights blink two times and the tailgate opens.

The tailgate open/close button only operates when the smart key is within 1 m from the tailgate.

Remotely starting vehicle

To start the vehicle remotely:

  1. Press the door lock button on the smart key within about 10 m from the vehicle.

  2. Press and hold the Remote start button (4) on your smart key within 4 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.

  • The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.

  • The engine turns off if you get inside the vehicle without a registered smart key.

  • The engine turns off if you do not get inside 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 10 m from the vehicle.

  • The vehicle does not remotely start if the bonnet or tailgate is open.

  • Do not idle the engine for a long time.

Remotely moving vehicle forward or rearward

Some models are equipped with the Remote Smart Parking Assist feature. With the smart key, the vehicle can be moved forward or rearward remotely using the Forward or Rearward button (5) on the smart key.

For more information, refer to the "Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2)" 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.

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 function again.

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 circuits 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.

Using mechanical key

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the driver's door by using the mechanical key.

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  1. Press the GENESIS text section of the Mechanical key to remove the case.

  2. Remove the mechanical key from the case.

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  3. After use, reinstall the mechanical key in the reverse order of removal.

Loss of a smart key

A maximum of two smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, it is recommended that you should immediately take the vehicle and remaining keys to your authorised Genesis repairer or tow the vehicle, if necessary.

Smart key precautions

The smart key may not work if any of the following occur:

  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as radio station or airport that may interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

  • The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a mobile phone.

  • Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

  • The smart key is near any normal electronic devices or credit cards.

  • If your windows are tinted, especially with metallic window tint, this may cause frequency interference, reducing the smart key operating range.

  • The vehicle battery is discharged.

  • Connecting an external device to the power outlet and placing the smart key near the external device.

  • Make sure the smart key battery is inserted in the correct polarity before use. Using an improperly positioned battery may cause smart key failure or premature discharge of the battery.

If the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. To start the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button directly with the smart key. If you have a problem with the smart key, it is recommended that you contact an authorised Genesis repairer.

If the smart key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phone's normal operational signals. This is specifically relevant when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. If possible, avoid keeping the smart key and your mobile phone in the same location such as pants or jacket pocket to avoid interference between the two devices.

People with medical devices such as implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should not carry the smart key near the heart. The smart key system may affect the operation of such implanted medical devices. Failure to do so may result in interference with the medical device, which could result in serious injury.

  • Keep the smart key away from electromagnetic materials that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

  • Always have the smart key with you when leaving the vehicle. If the smart key is left near the vehicle, the vehicle battery may be discharged.

Replacing the battery

If the smart key is not working properly, replace the battery.

Battery Type: CR2032

To replace the battery:

  1. Press the button [A] to remove the keyring fixed appliance.

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  2. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the inner groove to remove the smart key cover.

  3. Remove the old battery.

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  4. Install a new battery and reinstall the smart key cover in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the battery position is correct. An improperly positioned battery may discharge the battery, causing smart key failure.

If you suspect your smart key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your smart key is not working correctly, it is recommended that you contact an authorised Genesis repairer.

This product contains a button battery.

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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An inappropriately disposed battery may be harmful to the environment and human health. Always dispose used batteries in accordance with local law(s) or regulations.