2024 Hyundai Elantra Keys and Smart Key User Guide (2024)

2024 Hyundai Elantra Keys and Smart Key Owner’s Manual

With its sophisticated Keys and Smart Key technology, the Hyundai Elantra of 2024 ushers in a new era of convenience. With its seamless integration of ignition and keyless entry, the Smart Key provides easy access to the car. It improves driving and reflects Hyundai’s dedication to innovation and driver-centric design with features like proximity recognition and remote start.

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ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE

Remote Key

Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which you can use to lock or unlock the driver and passenger doors or the rear trunk.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Trunk Unlock
4. Panic

Locking (1)
To lock your vehicle:

1. Make sure all doors, the engine hood and the trunk are closed.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key to lock all doors.
3. The doors will lock and the hazard warning lights will blink.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could place the key in the ignition switch and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking (2)
To unlock your vehicle:

1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the remote key.
2. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.

Two press unlock setting:
If you press the Door Unlock button
on the remote key again within four seconds, then all the doors will unlock.

Two press unlock settings can be changed according to the owner’s preference in the cluster User Settings mode.

User settings mode method:
You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock feature from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster.

Select: User Settings > Door > Two Press Unlock

Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically relock after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

Opening the trunk (3)
To unlock the trunk :

1. Press and hold the Trunk Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the trunk will be unlocked.
3. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will automatically lock.

Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the button to inform you that you must press and hold the button for more than one second.

Using panic alarm (4)
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for more than one second. The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds.

To cancel the panic mode, press any button on the remote key.

Starting the vehicle
For information, refer to the “Key Ignition Switch” section.

NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:

• Keep the remote key away from water or any liquid and fire. Internal circuits may malfunction if the inside of the remote key gets damp (from liquids or moisture) or if it is heated. This can exclude the remote key from being covered under warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme temperatures.

Mechanical key

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

To unfold the mechanical key, press the release button on the remote.

To return the key to its stored position, press the release button and fold the key back into the remote.

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 33 feet [10 m]).
• 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 or an airport which can interfere with the normal operation of the remote key.

If the remote key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the remote key contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the remote key is near 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.

When possible, avoid placing the remote key and your mobile phone in the same location such as a pants or jacket pocket to avoid interference between the two devices.

NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from electromagnetic materials that block electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

Battery replacement

If the remote key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one.

Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the cover.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
4. Reinstall the battery cover and key cover in the reverse order of removal.

If you suspect your remote key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your remote key is not working correctly contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING
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.

Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.

Hyundai Smart Key Guide

Your HYUNDAI uses a smart key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and even start the engine even just carrying the key.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Trunk Open
4. Panic
5. Remote Start

Locking your vehicle (1)

Button type

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Have the smart key with you.
3. Press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink. Also, the side view mirrors fold if the On door unlock or On driver approach is selected from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by pulling the door outside handle.

Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.

Touch sensor type

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Have the smart key with you.
3. Touch the outer part of the door handle on or near the handle detent for about 1 second or until you hear the door locks actuate. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink. Also, the side view mirrors fold if the On door unlock or On driver approach is selected from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by pulling the door outside handle.

Information

• The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.
• If you lock the door with the touch sensor on the door handle, the doors cannot be unlocked with the sensor within 3 seconds.

Information
Even though you press the outside door handle button or touch the touch sensor, the doors will not be locked and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• The Smart Key is in the vehicle
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the trunk is opened.

CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with the smart key, make sure to press the button on the front door handle or touch the touch sensor on the front door handle to lock the doors after closing all of the doors, the hood and the trunk. If you do not press the button or touch the touch sensor firmly, the doors might not be locked so please use caution.

WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could press the Engine Start/ Stop button and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking your vehicle (2)

Button type

To unlock:

1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button (2) on the smart key. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink two times. Also, the side view mirrors unfold if On door unlock or On driver approach is selected from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system (if equipped).
   • If you unlock the doors using the passenger side door handle, all the doors are unlocked. If you unlock the doors using the driver-side door handle, either the driver’s side door is unlocked or all the doors are unlocked depending on the setting for the Two Press Unlock feature. Change the Driver Door unlock mode by referring to “Setting the Two Press Unlock feature”.

Touch sensor type

To unlock:

1. Have the smart key with you.
2. Grab the door handle to activate the door unlock touch sensor. The chime sounds and hazard warning lights blink two times. Also, the side view mirrors unfold if the On door unlock or On driver approach is selected from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.
   • If you unlock the doors using the passenger side door handle, all the doors are unlocked. If you unlock the doors using the driver-side door handle, either the driver’s side door is unlocked or all the doors are unlocked depending on the setting for the Two Press Unlock feature. Change the Driver Door unlock mode by referring to “Setting the Two Press Unlock feature”.

Information

• The door handle button or touch sensor only operates when the smart key is within 28-40 in. (0.7-1 m) from the outside door handle.
• After unlocking the doors, the doors are locked automatically after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

Two Press Unlock Feature
You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock feature from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system. Select:

• User Settings > Door > Two Press Unlock (for instrument cluster type)
• Settings > Vehicle > Door > Two Press Unlock (for infotainment system type)

Information

• For more information on the cluster type Settings menu, refer to the “Cluster display (Type A)” section.
• The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s 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 of the outside door handle is recognized while washing your vehicle 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 do 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.

Information

• During a car wash or rain, to minimize the 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.

Unlocking the trunk(3)
To open:

1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press the trunk open/close button on the vehicle or press and hold the trunk Open button (3) on the smart key
   for more than 1 second. The hazard warning lights blink twice and the trunk is unlocked.
3. Pull up on the trunk to open it.

Using panic alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds if this button (4) is pressed for more than 1 second. To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the smart key.

Remotely starting the vehicle (5)
You can start the engine and turn on the climate system by pressing the remote start button (5) outside the vehicle.

To start and stop the engine remotely :

1. Press the door lock button (1), and then the hazard warning lights blink once to alert you.
2. Press the Remote Start button (5)
   for more than 2 seconds to start the engine within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button (1).
3. If you want to stop the engine, press the Remote Start button (5) again.

In case of the manual operation, the climate control system will be maintained even when the engine is turned OFF. However, the automatic operation is set to 72°F (22°C).

If someone without a designated smart key attempts to drive your vehicle after you remotely start it, the engine will be stopped.

Information
After remotely starting the vehicle, the engine will turn off after 10 minutes if the vehicle is not driven.

CAUTION

• The remote start will not work if you exceed the operating distance limit (about 33 ft. (10 m)).
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods to follow the emission regulations in your locality.
• Laws in your locality may restrict the use of remote start. You should check locality regulations before using this remote starting system.
• It is only possible to start the engine remotely when shifted to P (Park).
• If the hood or the trunk is opened, you cannot start the engine remotely.

Information
If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for the smart key operation will pause. Lift the smart key to activate the detection again.

Starting the vehicle
You can start the engine without inserting the key.

Information
If the smart key is not moved for some time, the detection function for the 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 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, the internal circuit may malfunction and may void the vehicle warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the smart key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme temperatures.

NOTICE
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.

Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the driver’s door by using the mechanical key.

Turn the knob (2) of the mechanical key after removing the key protector (1).

After using the mechanical key, turn the key knob (2) and insert the key protector (1).

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, you should immediately take the vehicle and remaining keys to your authorized HYUNDAI dealer 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 a radio station or an airport which can interfere with the normal operation of the transmitter.
• The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cellular phone.
• Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
• If your windows are tinted, especially with metallic window tint, it may cause frequency interference, reducing the smart key operating range.

If the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the smart key is near 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. When 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.

NOTICE
Keep the smart key away from electromagnetic materials that block electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

Battery replacement
Battery Type: CR2450
To replace the battery:

1. Put the slim tool into the keyhole (1) to pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key.

If you suspect your smart key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your smart key is not working correctly, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING
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.

Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.

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